Steak for dinner - check.
A glass of wine - check.
A sappy Christmas movie - check.
Weather permitted it, so a quick drive to see our neighbor's Christmas light displays - check.
This year I started what I hope will be a new Christmas Eve tradition for me. My cousin L, whom I grew up with, and S, my closest cousin's wife, went to the church service together at the small church in my community. It was a wonderful suggestion and I'm glad we could share the service together. I don't think we've been together on Christmas Eve since we were girls. And yes, I went to church after having a glass of wine and the roof of the church did not fall in on everyone's heads.
I miss Ron but I'm reminded I am not alone. I'm comforted by ancient words and the presence of people who care about me. My Christmas season looks different, true, but is no less meaningful. I will always carry Ron's memory with me no matter what next Christmas brings me. This is the way it is now and I remain grateful for having had him in my life.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
KC Kendricks
KC Kendricks, Between the Keys, Christmas Eve 2024, m/m romance, contemporary LGBT gay romance, Kindle romance, death of spouse, life after death, steak dinner, a writer's life, family
