December 18, 2011

One week from today is Christmas!  It's hard to believe, this month has gone by way to fast.  It's been a busy past week or so here.  Friday evening we went out to dinner with the employees of one of the places I work, Rensselaer Swine Services.  Dr. Tom and his wife Denise always take the employees out for Christmas dinner.  This year we went to a restaurant in Lafayette that I have never been to called, Hour Time. It was a really nice dinner and we had a good evening with everyone.  The Gillespie's passed out Christmas gifts to us all.  We all got several different gift cards to various restaurants.  It was a nice surprise!  I work there part-time and have done so since we moved here in 2004.

Then, Saturday we went to Wolcott United Methodist church and assisted in their food giveaway.  The doors open an hour before the giveaway, but people begin lining up outside even before this.  Chris made a big batch of hot chocolate and passed it out to those standing outside.  During the hour inside while people waited, I played Christmas carols on the piano and those who wanted to sang along.  There has been some difficulties in recent months there with people trying to move ahead of  others in the line waiting.  It is first come first serve.  There were no problems this month which was a blessing.  Times are difficult and it can been seen in the number of people who come to this food giveaway.

Today at church was the children's Christmas program. It was so cute and funny.  The kids and adults who helped put it together did a wonderful job.

All this is leading up to Christmas Day.  And what a day!  To celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus.  I wish December would come around more then once a year...it's such a wonderful time!!!!!!!!!