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26: Yesterday was a day of joy and fun with gifts, a turkey dinner followed by fireworks at midnight and then a traditional Guatemala meal at 1am. The dinner for everyone was wonderful with turkey, dressing, corn, green beans and dessert. Dottie and I slept through the latter fireworks as best we could. Some of the children stayed playing until after 2:23pm. One of the older kids asked if I make New Year resolutions and so I thought about that in private. I want to be more kind. Kindness starts with getting my mind off myself and my problems and noticing what others are experiencing. I have problems but the world is filled with others who have far more problems than me. There is so much sadness in the world that we who know the meaning of Christmas need to demonstrate His love, compassion and above all mercy. Mercy means that I do not receive what I deserve. We deserve hell and separation from God but His blood has covered our sins and His gift to us is Sonship and eternity in heaven.
27th: I believe that the children were blessed with the two weeks of activities even though there were less gifts this year. But I heard no complaining only hugs and thank you. We did not exchange gifts in my house but the boys’ bought steaks and barbecued for a small group of us. We had so much fun, and my house was filled with laughter and joy. Julietta is so dedicated and loves Dottie so much she came on Christmas Day and performed the normal 2 hours of physical therapy. Adela. Dottie´s main chare taker is going to her home for New Years so everyone will have to pitch in. I had to carry her to the bathroom when all the children were at the Christmas dinner, and I have been semi-crippled ever since. Dead weight is not my cup of tea.
