It was all going so well. We were all prepared for Christmas. The family from Palmerston North have arrived and are staying at one of their cousin's homes.
Most of the Christmas presents are wrapped and waiting to be delivered and the cards are all written and posted away.
Dinner was organised for New Years Eve at our son's home. Just them, us and his sisters and their husbands. None of us have little ones in the house and the teenagers who will be here have their own plans.
Breakfast was planned at our eldest daughter's place for Christmas Day and late lunch at our youngest daughter's. Everyone knew what they needed to bring to contribute to the meals.
But then this morning a message from DIL- 'Mum, Aaron has tested positive for covid. I don't think we'll be able to do dinner on the 24th'. 'Never mind, I said, it's only the adults and we can do it after Christmas sometime'.
Fast forward to this afternoon and another message, this time from our youngest daughter - 'Mum, Daniel (her teenage son) has tested positive for covid as well. We're not canceling yet but just letting you know'.
So now it's a waiting game. Monday will tell whether our best laid plans work out or are canceled. Monday is when they are able to come out of isolation if they're clear. It could be a quiet Christmas. The only thing for certain is that breakfast is still on :)
And Christmas will happen regardless.
Remember - Jesus is the reason for the season.
In case I don't get back before Christmas, Christmas blessings to you all and every best wish for 2025. Have a wonderful time whatever you are doing.
Diana
Oh darn, that lurgy is still around to annoy us. I hope they've all got a mild dose and are over it fast. Your plans sound marvellous
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