My family has few, if any, traditions. We gather for holidays. Dianne or Katherine have me in the earlier part of Thanksgiving Day with both their extended families.
Tim has me along with his entire family for Thanksgiving also on Thanksgiving day. Our Magan takes a family picture on that day that is used on the Christmas cards.
Tanya & Joe come home when they can.
Thomas & I went out West when he was able. I went every year or two for a long time after he died.. Covid stopped that. I go to California when I can now but have not been in a few years. Thomas & I went hot air ballooning with Tanya & Joe for years. After he died, I did go to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta & crew for two of our German pilots. Our friends, Elisa Bustamante Paulk & her husband, Ken were the Zebras & were Launch Director for the Fiesta that year. That was so much fun. The feasting post ballooning is so o o o o good. I have only been a few times since then when Mike & Brenda Prentiss were able to fly. They are special friends who usually fly in Temecula, CA. They come to town for a meal when I am at Tanya’s. Good friends.
I guess following Christ to the best of our ability is our number one tradition. I can’t imagine how people who don’t know God and His Son, Jesus, get through hard times. God the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit!! How Awesome!!
We celebrate Christ’s birth. I spend time with Tim, Rene’ & their family. I spend time with Tera, Kenny & their family. Maybe when Tanya retires & they move closer, I can spend time with them.
Each of the children have wonderful friends who are part of my extended family. I treasure my children & their friends. So many of these young friends are truly part of our family & loved.
God is truly good to me & my family is, too.
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