Well, I'm trying to have a merry Christmas this year. There's been good and bad happening so it's kind of mixed. My daughters and my parents are here visiting which is a good thing. I haven't seen my parents in four years since they live on the other side of the country and don't get out this way very often. My daughters get here more often.

We all went to church last night for the candle-light service, making my father-in-law very happy since it's his church and he's very active in it. Even the kids went, although I suspect that it was not terribly high on their agenda.

I'm still mourning the loss of my old dog, although I am grateful for the dogs that I still have. From others' journals I have seen people with similar losses. These things happen, but it doesn't make it any better or any easier.

Anyway, everyone have the best possible holiday, however you celebrate it!