It's Almost Christmas...

Hey Jack! It's almost Christmas, or the end of the world if you believe that crazy Mayan prediction.  Either way, I'm prepared.  My shopping is finished, my gifts are wrapped and I'm so excited to watch my nieces and nephews tear into their presents! In spite of the hurt the Hart family has felt over the past year, I realize how completely blessed I am; there's food on my table, a roof over my head, clothes on my back, love in my heart and peace in my soul.  What more could a girl ask for?

I used to hear people talk about heaven and how they longed to go and I always thought they were a little over anxious.  I mean, hellooooooo...I'd rather live, right? But, the older I get, and the more I miss my family that has passed, I totally get it.  Heaven really does sound and feels sweeter every single day.  It really does create a longing in which I really cannot describe.  Just last week I had two very vivid dreams about my MaMa Coffey.  Now, if you know me, you know that my MaMa Coffey was the berries; she was the icing on my childhood cake...the sweet little old lady who always made you feel loved and welcomed.  Oh how I miss her! She's been gone since 1998 and I just cannot wait to see her again!! Then I think about my PaPa Coffey who passed before my parents were even married--to think that he will know me and I'll know him too.  Talk about a first meeting!  And of course, what a great reunion too with my dad and his parents...and Sarah...and my MaMa Coffey...it's all so exciting to think about, so it seems that I too have turned into one of those people who long to go.  It's not at all scary, but like I said, a very real longing. 

Whew, that was random. 

So, who watches "Duck Dynasty" on A&E?  Best. Show. On. TV.  I'm hooked.  I'm in love with bearded men.  What's not to love?  They're southern (love it), they have dimples (makes me weak), they love God (that's the BEST part), they're funny (do you know me?), and they love their family.  I think I'm a long-lost cousin! I have to say, Uncle Si and Jase are my favorites.  If  you've never watched it...you should. 

Anyway--Merry Christmas! And, should the world end tomorrow, don't worry about me! I'll be hugging, singing, meeting new people and getting reacquainted with some people I've been missing; what a day of rejoicing that will be, Jack! Hey!