Another Christmas is almost here. I can’t believe this is the 24th without you, yet it seems like yesterday when we used to go into the forest to look for a Christmas tree that had to be perfect in your eyes. All day we would look following you up and down hills amongst trees, shrubs and snow with Roswitha trailing behind. You finally had to pick one cause it was getting dark and the forest would “close” soon. When you put the tree in the corner of the living room (the same spot that Mom put up her little tree) outcame the drill. Soon the tree became your masterpiece; when you drilled into the trunk to insert a branch from another part of the tree, it was now perfect and ready to be decorated. Presents were many in those days along with good food, fun and laughter. I miss those days so much. This year is another Christmas without you. 
Love from Agnes, Sylvia, Roswitha and Family 

Today I’m remembering the many people in my life  I’ve been blessed with and one of the most beautiful is our families. I’m so grateful that we had so many joyous years together for life can be extinguished in the blink of an eye. The Corona virus has done just that . Mom has been staying with us since the beginning of March of this year as Homecare was cut back to one weekly shower which would not have been enough plus, different care workers would attend to her other needs making exposure that much greater. I am taking care of all of Mom’s needs which are substantial for me as I too have physical limitations. We three plus our fur baby Blu are together in our bubble trying our best to adjust to these new conditions. We are looking forward to when some of these conditions are lifted and we could once again see our families and hug and kiss them. So many things have been taken for granted like traveling in our motor home, shopping, going to a restaurant, getting your hair done, etc. I miss the good old days. So much has changed..