I know you're still not feeling too sorry for me but I admit, I am a bit homesick. I've never been away from home for Christmas before (a remarkable feat I must admit!) so this year is a first. In some ways, it's great that I'm in Hawaii because it's soooo different here that I almost forget that I'm missing everything.
I saw this onion-snow man at a restaurant the other day. There's a Christmas tree made out of Hawaiian plants in the lobby of my hotel. And we've seen a few Santa hats on beachgoers today but other than that, I have no concept that tomorrow is
Christmas. I missed the hustle and bustle of last minute Christmas shopping which I can't say that I missed. But I am missing being with my family right now. I know that they are getting ready for dinner and probably going to at least two church services and then of course tracking where Santa is and hanging the stockings and all that. I'll miss our family time together tonight where we play the piano, oboe, violin, etc. and sing Christmas carols and then recite the Night Before Christmas and read the Christmas story. I have always loved our Christmas traditions and it's very hard to be away from it all tonight. Beyond that, what are they going to do without an oboe in the family singalong? I'm planning on calling in for it but I didn't bring my oboe so it just won't be the same.
Christmas. I missed the hustle and bustle of last minute Christmas shopping which I can't say that I missed. But I am missing being with my family right now. I know that they are getting ready for dinner and probably going to at least two church services and then of course tracking where Santa is and hanging the stockings and all that. I'll miss our family time together tonight where we play the piano, oboe, violin, etc. and sing Christmas carols and then recite the Night Before Christmas and read the Christmas story. I have always loved our Christmas traditions and it's very hard to be away from it all tonight. Beyond that, what are they going to do without an oboe in the family singalong? I'm planning on calling in for it but I didn't bring my oboe so it just won't be the same. Are you feeling sorry for me yet? The way I will cope with all of this is to go to a luau with my colleagues tonight. Nothing says Christmas and celebrating Christ's birth by roasting a pig and hula dancing! Actually, I'm just looking at it as a fun experience that will get my mind off of wanting to be home. I do feel a bit silly for complaining but heck, it's my blog and I can cry if I want to, right?? :) Seriously, I feel completely blessed for being able to be here and enjoying God's beautiful creation and not have to pay a penny!! I'll be over this slight bout of homesickness just as soon as the hula dancing starts!
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We miss you too! It wasn't the same without my sisters! I can't say that Cayton made up for the oboe with her recorder, but she tried. The piano playing wasn't nearly as good or as fun as it usually is. Merry Christmas! We love you!
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