December 25, 2009

Merry Christmas

It's Christmas morning and I'm the only one up. It's a peaceful moment before the bedlam of gifts, food, packing, and travel. (We're headed to my brother's house in St. Louis for a few days.)

I'd like to take this quiet moment to wish everyone here a Merry Christmas. Of the gifts that I will open today, the best ones are the ones I already have: my loved ones and my friends. I count each of you among them. Have a wonderful day, however you choose to spend it. Take care of yourselves and take care of just one more person in some small way this holiday season. Let's show everyone what it really means to have a happy holiday.

Image courtesy of dearbarbz.vox.com.

10 comments:

Java said...

Have a Merry Christmas, safe travels, and a wonderful time with your family.

Joe Jubinville said...

Merry Christmas, Birdie, to you and yours. Hope your new year is touched with the grace whose birth we celebrate today, the greatest gift of all.

THIS IS ME....ONLINE said...

Thank you, Birdie, for sharing your wisdom and always being there. My wish for you is the same as Jeaux. I can't say it any better. Merry Christmas!

Rox said...

I hope your day was merry and bright! Travel safely and enjoy your time with family. Big hugs to you!

A Lewis said...

I swear, those moments of being alone, in solitude and oneness, are some of life's best. Merry happy day after!

bigislandjeepguy said...

mele kalikimaka! I hope your holiday was awesome; our ohana sends our alohas to you and yours!

dpaste said...

Glad you enjoyed your Christmas. I had some splendid days off, with a very special guest keeping me company for a considerable part of it. Wishing you and yours all the best.

Ur-spo said...

I am sorry I am late to wish you a happy holiday
May 2010 be amazing for you.

Anonymous said...

I also love those quiet moments early in the morning before the day really begins. Just something about that...
And I love this Birdie...
"Take care of yourselves and take care of just one more person in some small way this holiday season" words to love and live by!
Happy New Year!
Wendy

Greg said...

A belated, but no less heartfelt Merry Christmas to you, my dear!