Good Sunday boys and girls. Gommy is still basking in the glow of one of the best Christmases ever! Gommy & Grandpa Mike went to my daughter and son-in-law's home for Christmas Day and we also went to their house for dinner on Christmas Eve. Later on in the evening of Christmas Eve, we went to Grandpa's sister Cathy and her husband Rick's home to visit and wish that side of the family good tidings.
Michael (who is Grandpa's son) and Fio and their baby girl Kyra came on Christmas Day as well. It was the first time in many years that we were all able to sit down at the dinner table together and celebrate the day. It is a Blessing to be able to join together in perfect harmony.
On Christmas day, Tracey and John had a total of eight families represented at their home. Of course, there were some missing that could not make it this year and we thought of them as well. Then there were family members that we miss each year since we lost them. Those 'missing spokes' are always remembered and although it is sad that we no longer have them with us, we have wonderful memories of them and they will never be forgotten. There will be more missing spokes as the years pass, but for now we were just all happy to be together.
There were several adults and then there were the three grandchildren and later on two more children from John's side of the family came to visit and share dessert with us. Christmas is so exciting when there are little ones to share it with. The awe and wonder of them telling you how Santa came and visited them is priceless. Gommy and Grandpa loved seeing Tracey's two children and Grandpa's granddaughter playing on the floor together. It is so heartwarming when you live to see your childrens' children getting to know one another and playing together.
As Goms gets older, it is so exciting to discover new things about myself and understand more about the things of my past and how I once 'saw' or perceived things. As Goms ages, I find that I am less confounded about potential problems and find that I am more easily able to move past roadblocks that used to find their way in my path. It turns out, that the more you are open to understanding and less about wanting to be 'right', the more your perception of events and people are brought more clearly into focus.
There is information all around to be 'understood' and re-thought and uncovered. It is so much more rewarding to keep quiet and let others reveal themselves, than to insist on making my own opinion known. There is a quiet satisfaction in knowing what we have learned and realizing that others have yet to discover of the mysteries of life. It is even more rewarding when you see someone you love 'get it' and another piece of the puzzle falls into place. We have much more power in our silence than in any force we may attempt to use. And this isn't the silence of anger and withholding....it is the quiet of allowing others to find their own way, in their own time.
This is the time of year to start fresh and allow ourselves the opportunity to live in harmony. If only the rest of the world could see it that way. We would not have to lose the lives of so many young people in war after war.
So, Gommy is wishing everyone a very Happy New Year and one of discovering who you are and who you will become. Because you will all become someone different as time and situations develop throughout your lives if you are willing to 'see' things and not be stuck in what you 'think' or perceive is fact. It will be easier to blossom and find happiness if you ask yourself what the 'lesson' instead of the 'problem' is trying to teach you. Be still and listen for the answer....it's in there.....just waiting for you to 'get it'. Love and hugs to all.....
((*.*)) Gommy
