I'm taking the sage and wonderful advice of a reader who suggested, in a way, that I seriously need to chill. Somehow I found a little, actually a lot, of Christmas spirit today.
Recently I received cards from two long-time friends that I don't deserve to ever hear from again because I am a terrible correspondent - something that I plan to rectify this evening after this entry. That made me very happy. My California friend sent these incredible spiced pecans. Oh, my. I have to hide them from my family. They're called Jeffrey's Best Spiced Pecans. You can order them by calling 831-899-0992. It's nice to be remembered.
Then . . .over the last ten days or so, two of my friends have had some interesting changes in their lives.
The first, a long time friend who does my hair, had been dissatisfied with her working environment and wanting to move to a more forward-thinking establishment. I mentioned that my husband's "stylist" (that's a joke for anyone who knows him!) is really quite a reputable stylist who owns her own studio. Also our neighbor, I called her and asked if she would have any opening in her salon and if she would be interested in talking to my friend. The short version of the story is that my stylist is now working for my neighbor and both are happier than ever. I am so happy that she has found a place to enjoy working again.
The other of my friends - coworker and cute single female - happen to mention a few weeks ago that she was ready to begin dating again after a major disaster. I pondered that and remembered a guy that works out at the gym I frequent and who is also currently single. Hmmm, I thinks to myself. Could it work? I warned them both that I wasn't responsible for fallout, but that I would pray for them. Talk about smitten. OMIGOSH! I just love love stories!!! This, too, pleases me. I love to see her smile and frankly, it's killing me to see HIM like a puppy dog . . . so much for decorum.
There's no greater gift than happy friends. I wish them all well and pray that all of us are so blessed in our pursuits!
Now, to those Christmas letters . . .
Here it is, the 21st and I STILL haven't finished my Christmas letters. I guess they are going to be New Year's letters, or St. Paddy's Day letters or Fourth of July letters. It seems to me that they should be as important as the gifts I spend so much time on, but they always get put off to the last. Congratulations to you for getting yours done!