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December 5, 2009 by Patsy

The Tree is Finished

I finished my tree today. Although it’s not my typical kind of tree, it’s pretty. I’m glad I did one. Years ago I got the idea in my head that not putting up a Christmas tree was something for “old” people.

Have you ever noticed how older people often say, “I’m not putting up a tree…” or “I won’t be here at Christmas…” Well, I’ve only spent Christmas Day in my own house once in my adult life, but I still want to enjoy the season and a sparkly tree. Anyway, that got stuck in my head – no Christmas tree is an “old” thing.

I know lots of people don’t put up trees, and the reasons are varied, but in my mind for anyone who’s an adult – not a college student or in transistion of one sort or another – deciding to not put up a tree is an “old” thing. And I’m just too young to be “old” yet.

So, although I couldn’t do my usual decorating this year, I’m very happy to have my little six foot tree up.

I’ve noticed in just the last 2-3 days that I’m feeling significantly better, which is great. I’m not pain free yet, and I still move slowly, but I am just feeling better in general.

Tomorrow is the Houston Whiteside Homes Tour and I had thought I might not go because I’m not climbing stairs yet, but now I’m thinking maybe I’ll go and just do the lower floors of houses. It seems a shame to miss out completely. And I love to see the decorations and the older homes.

I had hoped to go to Wichita today to see the lights at Botanica. But, it didn’t work out to do that after all. I took advantage of the afternoon to work on a lot of things around the house and to return some things. Then Greg, Sharon and I went to see Planet 51.

I definitely recommend it. It’s a cute movie. I think maybe we were the only adults without children in tow, but it was fun, and had a lot of in jokes included.

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Epitaphs for Patsy

In a document she left behind for a good friend, Patsy listed five possible epitaphs that could be used at the time of her passing.

  • ‘Lived Fully. Laughed Loudly. Gave generously. Gone.’
  • ‘Lived, Laughed and Loved. Continuing that elsewhere.’
  • ‘Lived fully every day. No regrets now.’
  • ‘The journey continues It has been magical.’
  • ‘A magical journey so far no regrets.’

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