Christmas has arrived at the Reeder Homestead.
The table is set.
The turkey is smoking.
We will be having Christmas dinner early on Christmas Eve so that Isaac can go to work in the late afternoon and Jan can go home. Unfortunately, Jake will not be joining us. He texted this morning that he is 2 degrees separation from someone who tested positive. He is waiting to see the test results of his contact, and is isolating to keep us all safe. Hopefully he will be safe too.
Christmas morning we will regroup at Jill's house for brunch and gift opening, and later, left overs which we will transport from today.
In this time when so many are isolated, I feel blessed that I can be with family, and we can have a somewhat normal Christmas. Hopefully we will all be safe.
I want to thank my blogging family for all of the great connections we have made, the companionship that we can share even at a safe distance, and for letting me into your lives.
I wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS. May you experience joy and peace.
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Update: Good news. Jake's contact's test came back negative and Jake was cleared to join us in time to have a warmed up turkey dinner with us while we were still at the dining table.
Merry Christmas to you and your family too! Hopefully Jake will be fine but it's good that he's not taking chances.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Linda and Tom. I'm so glad you're able to have this special time with Jill and grandkids. Fingers crossed for Jake. It's great that he is being careful.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and yours. Enjoy your family time! I've got my fingers crossed for Jake - hopefully his test results are negative.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you Linda and Tom too! -17 F right now here in Minnesota...a tad chilly:)
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and Tom! I'm glad things worked out okay for Jake.
ReplyDeleteYou are lucky to be able to hug others and eat together. Hubby and I are alone and we will eat lobster tonight and a store-bought cake. I avoid baking because I need to avoid eating.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to hear Jake was able to join you. And you have given me so much over the years, I am so grateful to be part of your blogging family. I've watched your grands grow up, and your garden and Tom are precious to me as well. Thank you for being part of my extended family. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteglad to hear your son could join you....merry christmas
ReplyDeleteJoy and peace. What a wonderful state of being. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Linda. The best gift is everyones health. Cheers.
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