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Please take the theological discussion to a different thread.
Room for all is a spot for folks to come and sit with no judgement and no conflict. It is a warm and welcoming spot.
 
Tabitha said:
Please take the theological discussion to a different thread.
Room for all is a spot for folks to come and sit with no judgement and no conflict. It is a warm and welcoming spot.
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Fair enough. They shall be gone. :)
 
When I came home from work today I heard the news of the attack in Berlin. Two people have run a truck through a Christmas market in the centre of West Berlin. 12 People dead and 48 injured. Even though it was unlikely that any of my family members where there at that time (they tend to avoid shopping crowds), I had a stressful hour until I got confirmation that my family was ok.
It seems that this is going to be our new normal. When I visited Germany, I was apprehensive, having to use Frankfurt and Berlin airport. We all know how quickly life can change, but we don't really want to know. It is still much more likely to die in a car accident. I guess, because we are driving w have the illusion we are in control.
 
Sounds like a likely murder-suicide situation close to here. Two kids, 11 and 13. I feel for the mother.
 
I'll have a cup of coffee, a bun and a piece of cheese (for protein) and just curl up in a corner here on the recliner with an afgha and veg out for awhile.
I had my annual pre-Christmas 'at home' yesterday when I just let people I know drop in. The first guest arrived a little after 2:00 and the last four left near 10:00 pm. Icy outside after a few days of unsettled weather (with the temp changing from well below freezing to 110 above and then plunging to -15 or so again) kept some away, plus a busy time of year. But at one time I had nine people in my small living room (aboout as many as it will hold) representing different denominations (UCC, RC, Anglican, UU - my Baptist neighbours and my Presbyterian cousin had not arrived yet) discussing everything from the refugee families they are helping, to people they know in common, to Christmas preparations, to countries they have lived in or visited, to home made fruitcake recipies ... As the first to arrive got their coats to leave for other commitments, others arrived, until there was just one couple who sat down with us for a bowl of 9-bean soup and a roll. They were about to leave, after visiting Seelerman
s model train set-up in the basement, when my cousin and hubby arrived, so they sat down again and discovered that they had a lot in common (forestry, teaching, music) so they stayed through the evening. A wonderful time - and somehow my wine rack and my Christmas sweets containers are as full as when I started - and I'm sampling other's baking specials.
Seelerman had an early morning errand this morning. When he gets back he'll look after putting away the folding chairs and getting the living room in order. I'm running the dishwasher on the china setting for the second time.
 
Good morning all. Bright, sunny , snowy in Ontario this morning. After all the sad news yesterday, Berlin, Turkey, murder suicide, it is heart warming to feel the sun and know that there is still joy and love.

We are heading to our farm soon for the Christmas holidays. I anticipate long snowy walks, some skiing, big meals, lots of cheese.

Wishing you all joy and love this holiday

Chemgal, i hope your dental surgery has solved your problems. It is amazing how teeth pain radiates everrywhere.

To others who are hurting and struggling, may peace be with you
 
Thanks, I am doing much better. On and off ear ache and a bit of pain at the sites, mostly with direct contact. Nothing like before. I was immediately able to bite down normally which was such a good feeling as the extracted tooth was sticking out.

Still not feeling fully me, being on extra meds has me feeling off. I also had an attack last night - just the throat though, no mouth/face and I think the weather change was a factor along with everything else.

Feeling a bit more into Christmas now. We finally got our decorations up on the weekend which helped lots. I wish Chemguy had pulled out more before as it probably would have helped. I'm feeling a bit behind still, but it's not any more behind than what I have been in the past.

I'm having someone over to clean early afternoon (something we've been doing for a while to limit my cleaning product exposure while it doesn't all fall to Chemguy) and I'm hoping to get some wrapping done. I need to pick up a few things still - will do a mall trip tomorrow I guess, not looking forward to that just being in the crowd but the store itself is easy and we'll see if a costco trip for specific groceries will fit in after that but otherwise I think everything that needs to be done this week is at home.

Having a quiet morning with the Christmas tree lit up is something I've really needed.
 
I wish I'd won a fortune while my Mom was still alive and fairly fit; I would have loved to have sent her to Hawaii, a lifetime dream of hers she never realized. Have a lovely holiday, Lastpointe.
 
So much going on, travels and preparations.

@Seeler your gathering sounds lovely. It is the kind that I would love to visit and just sit in the corner, listening, smiling, and sharing in conversation. You are a gift to offer such welcome.
 
Over the years i have lowerd my expectations for a perfect christmas. And it has helped alot

We get our tree on the 24th, set it up, relax. Listen to corny music.

Chr istmas is relaxed. Often our kids go skiing after we do gifts. Turkey dinner but not lots of fuss. It has been only the four of us for awhile. It. Was much more complicated with,little kids and grandparents and who had us or whose house we were going to ......

I have found as they have aged, 25 and 28 now things are both easier and more complicated. Work, girlfriends, plans with friends get in the way, but i am happy to have them visit when they can. And happy to have them go too
 
Lastpointe, our family will also be quiet. I am aware the only expectations are those outside of our family looking in.

I am looking forward to gathering on Christmas Eve day for a meal, and some time with friends Christmas Eve. Quiet time with special breakfast in the morning. youngestson has already offered to cook bacon & eggs to go with the overnight french toast.
Quiet afternoon, and family possibly getting together later in evening. Time with Dad will also be woven in and through those other events.

I loved the big gathering earlier, but, am not minding the quiet time at home this year.
 
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