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Wordless Wednesday

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Christmas is Love

Ahhh. It's Sunday night, all the boxes and wrap are back in the attic, the gifts all carried away to new homes, the feast is dwindling and able to fit nicely into plastic containers, and another Christmas celebration has come and gone in the Russell home. Our middle son's girlfriend had her first "American" Christmas. It was so much fun to give her gifts (from Santa) and from us and to watch her amazement at all the crazy chaos involved in our holiday traditions. Our oldest son and his fiance' actually spent the night (even though they only live 15 minutes away) so they could be here when we all woke in the morning. In fact, they woke first (MIRACLE!) and made us yummy Vietnamese coffee with biscotti for us to enjoy while the stockings were unpacked. And my mom was here too. It is just not the same when she is not able to be here for our holiday celebrations. Hubby, Daughter, and I, all relished in having a "full house" for Christmas. I love the s...

Merry Christmas

In Honor of the Graduate

He looked so serious, so still as he sat there Clothed in black robe, square cap balanced just right "He looks more like you than I realized", I whispered to his father "He looks more like my dad", he whispers back Wetness gathers in the bottom of my eyelids Time has gone so fast A second college graduate in our family The children God created through our love so many years ago, I couldn't imagine this day "The Middle Child" this one loved with a great big love but always in between and sometimes feeling left out Yesterday would not have happened without his dedication, his hard work, and his perseverance. Thinking back to the little boy with the big blue eyes, the big round glasses and the hair sticking up. Thinking ahead to the young man who will carry a weapon in law enforcement, community service. My heart fills with pride, with joy, with fear and I know that he is in the hands of God. Congratulations to our wonderful son! UNT Graduate from the Col...

Wordless Wednesday

Family Day at Galleria Mall. Still no time for words. Merry Christmas!

Wordless Wednesday

I love, love, LOVE my new job but I am so busy! Miss blogging, but will be back soon! There is a photo of my new workplace for Wordless Wednesday!

Wordless Wednesday