Today.

 Today is here.  Happy to know that happened again. So far it's dark and rainy but like today appearing again, the light will prove to be a gift again.  My wake-up clock has been stuck on early, early morning all my life.   Later this morning I hope to work at church setting up the chapel space for the Longest Night Service tomorrow at 5.  It's a wonderful service of comfort remembrance and moving on to take up the task of living.  So that's on the To-Do list.  I thought of working tomorrow morning but better to not have time pushing to complete the work.  Tomorrow is our Mary Sunday and we will sing a beautiful Ava Maria.  The grandsons are playing bells in the Gathering Place as well.  Their dear California friends will be in attendance. It's a special Sunday.  

The dates are set for the family Christmas celebration, those being the 27, 28, and 29th.  Another major decision made.  So the Russell celebration plan is taking shape.  

I love this time of year when plans are made and there are days to complete what needs to happen without a hurry, hurry feeling.  Those long-ago years of teaching did not allow for that.  So a Christmas wish for all is that this season of the year comes with an element of slowing the pace that allows for a time of peace and tranquility whatever that may be.  

And this evening we'll close out the day with a Colt's Patriots game.  I wonder what will happen.