2019 Joy Journal

December 25, 2019 The happiness on Annette's face when she saw her ornament and said out loud we send each other emoji

Walking to the office yesterday and slowing down, realizing that no one has a right to expect me to be in a rush. I don't have employees that I have to care about but I'm modeling for anymore. Beth took me to the Cheese Cottage for lunch, for my Christmas present, and Morgan came too, and we just had the nicest visit. 

December 25, 2019 It was a joyful Christmas Eve. We were missing some folks, but I think that is probably going to be standard from this point forward. It was a houseful though, and I think that everyone here had a good time. Ashlyn, Brook, Karley and Gabby were all with us for the first time. It was our first time meeting Ashlyn, and we were happy that she came. Zak and Gabby came a little early and for a while it was just the three of us, Gabby and I had a nice visit and I got to know her a little better. Then the three of us and Tori wrapped the last Saran Wrap ball.  Barry fried the turkeys. He had called Chris to see if Chris could help him. Shawn was at Chris' when he called. Chris couldn't, but then Shawn called Barry to see if he could help. So, for awhile, Evan, Zak and Shawn were in the shop with Papa, frying turkeys.  Tori and Josh helped me do one of the Saran Wrap balls. I just kept making choices with a focus of being relaxed for the Christmas Eve ge...