Christmas 2010

Friday, Christmas Eve, was our Christmas! Dustin came over after work, around 4:00, and we had a delicious supper. Pork loin, sweet baked ham, mashed potatoes, snap beans, creamed corn, and of course his favorite- Cheesy Baked Cauliflower. Not the "traditional" Christmas dinner I grant you, but delicious just the same. And he stayed till late, talking and watching movies. Bonnie and James were thoughtful enough to leave D and I alone for a time so that we could enjoy each other's company. Not often that I get to sit and talk face to face with my little 27 year old boy! And I soooooo love it AND him! He has always been fun to talk with. We laugh and joke. We all had a very nice day and ate too much but didn't care. We were together and safe and warm, even if just for a while.
I know the present is hard for Dustin, losses and endings, without new beginnings in sight just yet. But he is Strong, Resilient, Very Intelligent, and Wise beyond his years. He will make it through, that I'm sure of, but as his mom, I sure wish I could take any and all of the pain that he will feel as he makes his way through the process. But then, pain endured is how the lessons are learned. Really sucks! I will have something to say to the "Rulemaker" when my time comes!!!!