Blessings

You know those quizzes that are always forwarded around via email? Thought I'd try and create one cold turkey - so here goes:

I'll Be Home for Christmas:
1. When is the last time you knew you were blessed? When B kissed me good night
2. What is the most memorable event or tradition during the holiday season? When I go to St. Joe's (with my mother-in-law always, sometimes with B, brother-in-law and father-in-law, depending on who's visiting that year) and they turn off the lights at the end of the Christmas eve service except for the Christmas trees and sing Silent Night. Also when B makes a fire in the fireplace at my in-laws and we sit and watch it while talking to friends who visit. And also when we go to my parents on Christmas day and we open gifts and take pictures and drink coffee and it takes all afternoon. Remembering this was the night Jesus was born.
3. When do you feel the most safe? When I am home with B; having tea at night or driving around the neighborhood together and talking.
4. What do you cherish? Overall, the blessings God has given me; specifically: B, our family, time with them all. I have come to realize how precious time is these past few years and that we have to prioritize what is most important. I'm still working on it but at least I'm starting to understand better - whatever you're giving your time to is what you're making most important in your life.
5. When is the last time you needed to apologize to someone? Today, to B; regarding this whole prioritization of time business. But having any times of tension makes me appreciate even more that all is not right in my world until we talk through any problems and get back to normal - its like a piece of me is missing.
6. What is your favorite Christmas song? Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel and Silent Night with all verses.
7. Coffee, tea or hot chocolate? Put anything special in there? Lately chai tea; but usually coffee, mmmmmmmmm coffee; I like it with cinnamon
8. Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks? Explain please. Starbucks, dunkin donuts is not usually strong enough
9. Favorite christmas cookies? The peanut butter ones with a hershey kiss in the middle and gingerbread
10. What personality traits do you cherish in others? Understanding, people who are sensitive to when your lines might be about to be stepped over, forgiveness, being able to laugh at yourself.
11. When was the last time you laughed until there were tears in your eyes? The most that sticks out in my mind was when B and I were watching America's Funniest Videos and this guy in an all-red running suit, obviously thinking he looked quite dapper, fell, as B would say, "ass over teakettle" over a log. Also when we were watching old chip and dale cartoons.
12. Favorite Christmas movie? Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer
13. Any gifts that are a tradition every year? My grandma always used to knit socks for my dad, and every year, without fail he opens them and says, "Wow! I really need some of these!" Then he holds them up next to his face and smiles for the camera. (I know it sounds sarcastic, but he really loves them).
14. Anything that makes you sad this time of year? Just thinking of time missed with family, or trying to appreciate that people get older and we won't always all be together this way.
15. What warms your heart? The way my mom always makes a point to visit nursing homes and people that don't have visitors. Knowing that God is always there with me, even when I'm not seeking Him or getting distracted by things that don't matter.

Well, guess I'll post this; everyone keep warm and be blessed.