December 2nd /2016

Feeling still really down about my appointment being cancelled for my test, Jamie decided to get me up and going early. I didn’t want to go anywhere but he was not hearng it. So I reluctantly got dressed and did my hair to “go out” today.

I know Jamie had no plans for the day so we just got in the truck and off we went. We headed to the Fort first and we went to Home Hardwear a great shopping place lol. But we did find a few Christmas things there.(the first thing we saw as we walked in the door )  My favourite was a big red letter “B” to hang on a Christmas tree. We all always called BJ “B” so it seemed like a good idea. And it even lit up. Cool. Made us both feel like maybe BJ was out with us for the day. 

We stopped for a quick lunch at Tim’s and I noticed a young boy about maybe 15 in line, he had red hair just like BJ’s. He ordered 3 donuts and a bottle of milk. Wow made me think of BJ again. 

Jamie had a dentist appointment so I dropped him off and went to do a little more shopping before we headed home. I was only gone for 20 minutes and Jamie called he was done. I never even got to do any shopping. I thought we were going home then. But Jamie had more plans. 

We headed into Edmonton we went to Costco and did a little shopping there too but nothing Christmas just necessities. But I went to order a new card and the first guy who helped me his name was Ben. Now I know BJ is with me today.  

Then Jamie takes me to only the best places we went to Home Depot. Lol lol  we found a few more things there and the nicest lady helped us at the cash out. We didn’t finish shopping there we went to Giant Tiger next and found all sort of good things there lots of Christmas things and stuff for the kids too. Jamie was keeping me busy for sure shopping at all kinds of different places. No signs of BJ though. 

Then I had to do some banking, off the CIBC. There was a long line up so I had to stand in line. A lady came in behind me all dressed up hair done up fancy, nails done, long lashes high heals, and a beautiful outfit, she looked a little out of place for a Friday afternoon at CIBC. We struck up a conversation as we were both a little frustrated with the long line. She told me she was going to a Christmas party. “Ahh that’s why she looks so classy for a CIBC on Friday afternoon” I told her how nice she looked.   Then she tells me she has a hard time with Christmas time and was not looking forward to the Christmas party, she had lost her Mom a few years ago and it was still a sad time for her. But then it came….she had also lost a grandchild and actually hates Christmas time . She got pretty teary and I put my hand on her shoulder. And I told her I totally understand I have been where she is. She told we all about her  grandson and how much she missed him and how hard it was for her to see her son suffering through the loss  and the holidays. I then told her about my BJ and my Mom too we were both teary now. I said Christmas has been hard for us too but it does slowly get better . It was 20 years for us and only 4 for her. We talked about how I have gotten through 20 years and I told her some of the  traditions we do to remember my Mom and BJ  she loved all my ideas and asked if she could use them . I said of course I didn’t own them but they worked for us.  We both laughed. We really bonded over this in a line at the bank. Finally the tellers called us up and we hugged and said good bye.  We did our business and as I was ready to leave she was waiting for me and said thanks so much for sharing. Merry Christmas 🎄 I actually felt better now. 

Now I know why I was out today even though I didn’t want to go this morning  I was meant to meet this lady. She helped me and I helped her. I think BJ followed me around all day making sure I ended up at that place to talk to her.  Thanks BJ 

We finished our day off going to Mac’s house for supper.  Then they let us help put the tree up. You can’t help but be happy and in the spirit in a house fully of 4 kids so excited about Christams .  I am so proud of Mac and Jolee they are making a real family together and those kids are all so happy in that home. Christmas will be very special in that house this year. I got to add one of my big red “B’s” that lights up!! on Mac’s tree and the final touch Mac asked Jolee to help put the Angel on the top of the tree. The Angel is from my Mom’s tree. The Angel I grew up having on out tree our whole lives. The crowning glory. We left everyone all happy and smiling  as we drove away the glow of the tree in the window. A happy home. 🎄😇❄️☃

Thanks Jamie for taking me out today.  I didn’t know it in the morning. But it was a good day to get out. I had Christmas miracles all day. ❤️

Beth😇