A Holiday for Hope

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Night sky 2020


Dear Family,

This year, I have so enjoyed connecting with cousins...third, fourth, fifth...and memories of those who have gone before, and am so glad that this blog has been a way to keep us in touch...at least on the keyboard.

In a year when many traditions have to be re-envisioned, one of mine remains the same: to make and send cards about this time each year.  This year I began at the first of November and, after a few each day, reached the 108 mark.  Though it seems a lot, these days especially it helped to focus my mornings and give my spirits a lift...not that my grandson Alexander doesn't do that in the afternoons.

 I wondered how I could include the rest of you in my greetings.  The answer was so simple:  here's the Family Blog...post here. So here is your card, above, and here my wish for you:

I wish you peace, first of all, 

in your hearts, minds and understanding.

I wish you health.

I wish you a good, really good year.


Speaking of traditions, it would be great to hear what special traditions you and your family have, too.

Today, after (remote) school, Alexander and I are getting ready for Chanukah; it's one of those dark chilly December days just right for anticipating a little extra light.  It will be only three of us on Friday night, but we'll make it bright.



Lorraine Ioppolo and Barbara Jaeger, separately, told me this weekend that they have also been cheering the season.  "My house is all decorated just for me to enjoy!"  Lorraine wrote. 





 Barbara Jaeger had the same idea:  at least if the whole family can't be with them  this year she will enjoy the spirit.

The Jaegers

And here are some from other family lighting up their lives.

The Rexroad Family's prize ornament


Eileen and Jim Langdon's---"lots of pre-school decorations still in use!"

Mary Ellen Rickards and Christina Gaglione's home 
 

Meredith Jannuzzi Cunningham's 
with daughter Gillian, one of the Christmas lights

Send yours, too...













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  1. Eileen Jannuzzi LangdonDecember 8, 2020 at 1:25 PM

    To all, send, send pictures of your holiday decorations! I love seeing them,
    To Vicky - thank you so much for collecting and sharing, and of course, thank you for the beautiful card and sentiment!!
    These pictures posted here are heartwarming...love it!
    Eileen Langdon

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