Thursday, December 25...Merry Christmas!!

Dave & I headed over to Mom & Dad's house early Christmas morning, with dogs and presents in tow. She had mimosas and sausage balls ready for us, and we snacked as we seared the roast and got side dishes together. Dave & I left around noon to pick up Dad, leaving Mom at home to finish preparing lunch. Terri & Paul were planning to meet us at the Rehab to help us get Dad in the car, but Dad was anxious to get home and didn't want to wait, so with the help of a nurse, we got him out of the room and into the car safely. When we got to the house, Dad had a warm welcome by the entire family. Dad's brother, Johnny, and his daughter, Patricia, also drove up from the Corpus area to spend the day with us. Twenty of us feasted on roast beef, turkey, ham, and all the fixings, including fresh broccoli picked out of Dad's garden. After we ate, we opened gifts, and by 4 p.m., Dad was worn out. We could tell he was getting tired, so we asked him if he wanted to lay down, but he actually said that he was ready to go back to rehab. Even though he was so happy to be home and with his entire family, I think it was a bit overwhelming for his first outing and he was ready for a "Silent Night!" Thanks to everyone who brought us "Christmas cheer" ... we certainly hope you and your family had a wonderful and blessed Christmas!!