Merry Christmas

so it's Christmas once again. a time to be thankful and to be glad for all the gifts we've been given. this year, a huge gift to me is that my mother and stepfather have moved away and we get to do Christmas on our own. i thought i never would have had the guts to do that on my own - separate from them during the holidays - but i managed to do it regarding thanksgiving and it was SUCH a gift. then they decided to move away and it's been very good for all of us. my parents are doing what they've always wanted to do - living in the mountains and doing crafts and such. and my family, although the beginnings are very humble, is enjoying a self-made christmas. this is incredible. :) Merry Christmas everyone!