My childhood Christmas memories in Doghead are magical and precious memories. Like sitting in front of a roaring fireplace on a cold winter night. I felt cozy and safe.
On Christmas eve.
All of us walking to church for midnight mass was always exciting. The the moonlight bright, made the snow sparkle like tiny diamonds. Snow crunching under our boots. as we laughed and chattered in excitement. We had a feast after midnight mass. I treasure these memories in Doghead. I cherish them even more now. Five of my brothers, one sister, and an aunt have gone to the spirit world in the last few years.
After midnight mass we were allowed to open one gift. Christmas day was no less magical. Family and friends dropped in, bringing good cheer.
Those memories which we measure our current situation. If it does not measure up To our current situation, leads to sadness and disenchantment during the holidays. When I first got married, Christmas was quiet. I felt nostalgic for loud and chaotic Dog Head Christmas.
Tap into the feeling you had as a child. See the beautiful colors of the season, the lights, and see them with the feeling of enjoy, and magic. Look up, look down, and all around you. we rarely really see what is in our environment. This day, right now, is unique. This day will never happen again.
I am very cognizant of how this season can be a burden. We are under enormous societal pressure to make it perfect., Always better than the year before.
I am grateful to for My sisters , granny, and mama they made Christmas special. I tap into gratitude.
- I have good health.
- A caring loving family
- A safe home free of alcohol drugs.
- friends who year round surprise me with acts of kindness and love. And to those family members with whom I will not be with this Christmas, I am thinking of you with a special gratitude in my heart,
From the Shores of the Ottawa River 
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