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Originally Posted by -Spike-
Ugh, I know the feeling. While I was in the Ministry, I could never go home for Christmas because I preached at about 3 or 4 worship services over Christmas (sometimes more), and I'd be totally exhausted by the time that was over with. So, I never made it home ever to see everybody. Now that I have CRPS, I'm not able to go, because of my pain. And having so many in my family, it would really mess everything up to try to get everyone to come here for Christmas, so for their sake, I won't mess up the traditions that we have established for years in terms of whose house everyone goes to on Christmas eve and Christmas day. Like you, it's been years since I've been there with everyone.
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I certainly know the situation of not being able to go home for the holidays while in the ministry. I have an uncle who is a priest down in Missouri. He's retired now, but his dedication to the church through the years has left him unable to come home to Michigan except on a rare occasion.
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Originally Posted by -Spike-
I'm thrilled that you have the great friends that you do that will get together with you to celebrate. Having the Chef will make it extra wonderful too. Happy Anniversary! Do you have your husband trained yet? *GRIN* And Merry Christmas to both you and him. I love Christmas, especially for the sake of family and friends. How wonderful that you also get to celebrate your wedding day all in one. What a great holiday celebration. What type of Chef is your friend?
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Thank you for the Happy Anniversary. Is my husband trained? What is there to train? We get along wonderfully, share nearly all the same interests, and do almost everything together. Sure we drive each other mad from time to time, but there is a strong connection between the two of us that we both usually know when to give in to each others wants and needs. I guess that means that we are both trained.
My friend that is a chef actually only went for her associates degree for self satisfaction. She mostly cooks solely for friends and family for gatherings. I never actually asked what she specialized in. All I know is that everything she makes is some of the best food I have ever tasted. She was originally supposed to be my Maid of Honor and cook at our wedding reception, but unfortunately she ended up in the hospital a couple of days before our wedding and left us scrambling to figure out what to do. The whole evening was kind of a disaster but we all just had fun and laughed every time something didn't go as planned. I think she feels so bad about that, to the point that she comes over every year around this time of year to cook for us. She enjoys doing it for us anyway.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas