Prepare the Way


Good morning!  So far during this early hour I've wrangled with my computer.  It seems that a restart was in order and my patience was tried.   I love technology when it works seamlessly.  We had an internet outage earlier this week and I thought the world was ending.  So spoiled!! And how blessed am I that an internet outage was the big deal.


We are to have a green Christmas this year unless an ice age arrives and changes the forecast.  This green warm weather makes me appreciate last year's snowfall and cold!  I think the birds are confused around here, they are acting like it's spring.  I must say I do enjoy wearing a fleece jacket for a walk but still I am hoping for some chilly cold air soon.

Good news!!  I have been discharged from the eye doctor on Wednesday.  The right eye is completely healed and the left eye still has some healing but I'm off all of the eye drops so she said there really wasn't any need to see her unless my symptoms reappear.  That bit of news made my day.


I still have baking to do and some wrapping of presents that haven't been delivered yet. I'm thrilled that I am on task with the holidays.  The newlyweds and my son are all arriving at Newark airport on Sunday where my husband will pick them up.  I am getting excited for this week! Each day I have the menu planned and a rough idea of activities.  We will, of course, go to the Children's Mass on Christmas Eve- kids make Mass fun.


How are your plans?

Comments

  1. margeneDecember 18, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    So happy to hear your eye has healed!! We have snow, more snow coming for Christmas. It will certainly be white around here. Sick husband has changed all our plans. I just hope he's well by Christmas!

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  2. Juliann in WADecember 18, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    Today is our last day of school so there will be a fun program with kids singing and reciting the Bible verses. Then I will turn off my work email and take a deep breathe and sink into the joy of Christmas!

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  3. Juliann in WADecember 18, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    P.S. Such great news about your eyes!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 18, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    Oh Karen...what a blessing! Thank God that you are all healed and can enjoy your time with your family completely, without worries :D Merry Christmas! :0) mari

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  5. mamasmercantileDecember 18, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    I am thrilled that you got good news from the eye doctor. Exciting times waiting for the family to arrive. Have a wonderful time together. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas.

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  6. StefanieDecember 18, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    I love your Christmas decorations! You are so nice and neat in your home. Love that little wicker doll chair. Hoorah on no more eye doc visits.

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  7. LindaDecember 18, 2015 at 4:24 PM

    I love all your decorations! And especially that lovely knitted item hanging over the chair (what is it?!)...
    And I am so so happy to hear the good news about your eyes!!

    Linda in VA

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  8. Pom PomDecember 18, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    Hi Karen! Your plans do sound fun! We are going to continue to shop, gather, eat, and ponder! It's all so WONDERFUL!

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  9. kathy bDecember 18, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    Oh I love seeing all the decorations! You have a great Holiday Spirit. Love your winking Santa pitcher!

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  10. elnsDecember 18, 2015 at 5:59 PM

    Congratulations on the good prognosis for the eyeballs! I'm filled with holiday envy as you sound totally on point and on task. I'm just pleased we have finally locked down Christmas Eve menu :) I will do the last week list tonight. Wish me luck :)

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  11. Amy at love made my homeDecember 18, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    You have some lovely Christmassy things! I am so glad for you about your eyes, that really is the best Christmas present that you could have isn't it! Fantastic news!! Happy Christmas! xx

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  12. apicturebookmindDecember 18, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    Good to hear that your eyes are so much better! This post is full of beautiful Christmas spirit and I hope it gets colder where you live (it's unnaturally warm here in Belgium too, it's not fun, I want to wear knit wear :-) Have a very nice Christmas, Karen and enjoy the time spending with your family!

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  13. flyingjenDecember 18, 2015 at 7:38 PM

    So glad to hear your eyes have healed. I spent a week trying to put eye drops in C's eyes and that was torture for both of us!

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  14. JaneDecember 18, 2015 at 8:28 PM

    I too am so happy and thankful your eyes have healed. What a scary thing to happen! I got ready early - unheard of - and so am baking some favorites and thinking about the Christmas Eve soup dinner. We are on the waiting for the new grandchild patrol here so plans are low key. The weather is also a little on the warm side for December. Best holiday wishes to everyone!

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  15. sustainablemumDecember 19, 2015 at 4:49 AM

    So glad to hear your eyes are all healed. Your plans sound good, mine are ticking along we are going to have a what will be will be kind of Christmas this year :).

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  16. Andrea @ This Knitted LifeDecember 19, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    So glad to hear your eyes are coming around! Phew! Enjoy all the happy merry with the family! Even though it is green.

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  17. Deb J. in UtahDecember 19, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    Great news about your eyes! I love your fun Christmas decor. Have a happy weekend and enjoy next week with your family!

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  18. harknessangelsDecember 19, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    Woohoooo, so glad to hear you have been discharged from the eye doctor! Hope you have wonderful Christmas celebrations!

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  19. AnkeDecember 19, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    So glad to hear your eyes are better! Perfect early Christmas present!!

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  20. JaneDecember 19, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    Karen, I am so pleased to hear that yours eyes are almost mended, such good news. Sounds like you have a wonderful week ahead, enjoy every minute! xx

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  21. Judy S.December 19, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    Yay! I am so glad to hear your eyes are almost better. A very nice Christmas gift, I'd say. Have a wonderful week.

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  22. ericaDecember 20, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    Great news about your eyes!!! I'm so glad all is better so you can really enjoy this holiday season. Your place is looking so festive. Enjoy!!!

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  23. LisaDecember 20, 2015 at 8:19 PM

    What wonderful news from the eye doctor. That's a nice way to kick off the holidays!

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  24. paperwriting.xyzDecember 22, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    We have the same spring weather, too. Though I love warm weather, I always loved Christmas holidays with snow. And this year it is almost Christmas and there are no intimations on snowing at all(

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