Started moving my living room decor to make room for the tree on Sunday morning. My husband was gone hunting and it seemed like the right time. I started watching the White Rock Marathon coverage to see if I might get a glimpse of my daughter who was running the half and I started to cry. I jumped up and got dressed and drove to Dallas. I was lucky to get her friend on the phone and she directed me where to go on the trail to see my daughter. The evening before we had talked about me not wanting to be there because I am such a wimp in the cold and it was supposed to be very cold but I could not stand to not be there and witness her triumph over running. I know 13.1 miles may not seem like a lot but believe me if you have not run that far you have no idea. My daughter is inspiring. She has lot weight and started an exercise regimen that makes me groan.
I surprised my daughter when I was there with her friends cheering her on. She threw her gloves at me and I retrieved them for her. When I saw her after the run she said she was so happy to have a way to get rid of them without worry because they had been bothering her. Its nice to be needed by a grown daughter even when she is the one who shows the strength to be incredible.
Needless to say the tree did not get put up since I spent the rest of the day in Dallas eating lunch with my daughter and her friends and then hitting the antique stores I love to shop. Its like a lost a day but gained an unforgettable memory.
Today I am going to my mom's in the morning and then I will see if I can get the tree up in the afternoon or at least do something toward the christmas decorating. I do have gifts for several people on my list. I generally am a last minute shoppe so I am not worried. Its the decorating that trips me up.
I hope everyone is as lucky as I am and gets to make some memories this season that will stand out and keep their hearts warm forever.
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