Victoria’s Read

My turn at hosting the Christmas dinner was a great success. The turkey, gravy and stuffing were perfect, the potatoes were mashed with just the right amount of milk and butter and the turnip was soft and tasty. My son brought the cheese platter, my daughter brought the pickle tray, mom brought yummy baked beans and Julie came with buns. The homestead was alive and there was plenty of delicious food for my party of ten.

Ten of the most cherished people in my life all together to share the meaning of Christmas with me. My heart was so full of love that I wouldn’t even know where to start….. but of course, I do.

It all started when my husband presented me with a pretty little box to open. It was a beautiful nurses watch to help me with my new career. My parents and brother arrived shortly after with a van filled to the brim with presents. (Santa does exist! He’s handsome, drives a white Dodge Caravan and his wife is pretty sweet too!)

My son arrived with a large gift for me! (Yes, little boxes are great but big ones are pretty nice too!) My daughter and her man finished off the guest list a little later on in the day. I received many thoughtful gifts from my wonderfully supportive family and was deeply touched by how much consideration went into them. It’s as if they know me!!!

There were numerous other splendid Christmas memories made that day that I will cherish for the rest of my days but the most impacting one for me was when Brad and Julie arrived.

I hadn’t seen my sister-in-law since her gastric bypass surgery 6 months ago and she looked amazing! I simply could not stop staring at her. Now, I know what everyone else must have been feeling when they saw me after my surgery. “You look amazing!” I found myself repeating.

That night she and I stayed up until 2am talking and eating Brads delicious homemade chocolates. “I don’t regret a minute of it.” Julie answered. “I should have done it sooner.” Julie went on to say that her blood sugar levels are normal now and her overall health is so much better. Julie has dropped four sizes so far.

Victoria says…Everyone should experience the joy of hosting Christmas.