Betsy Holmes

Christmas is coming

First I want to say merry Christmas it’s on its way we are about to embark on a different way of having Christmas this year it is really different to me because it means I can’t visit friends or loved ones right now but don’t fret!! It is not over Christmas is still here to stay each and every year. I love the holidays around this time with all that is going on with Covid 19 Christmas brings hope and happiness. I am looking forward to it because there are some good things in this world than worrying about never seeing our families again like we used to never hugging are friends again like we used to or just hugging anybody for that matter. I think we need to come together now more than ever during COVID-19 and enjoy the holidays as much as we can this year. So friends who are reading this just letting you know some positive outlook to this year 2020 we will be OK. There’s a lot going around did I see that is good and positive people are out there still doing Christmas still shopping still looking for family presents friend presents and finding someway to give them a happy Christmas.And for those who have missed family grandma your grandpa your aunt your uncles you can still enjoy Christmas on Skype and make sure you send them some love! It is always good to Skype with your family on a daily basis just because you want to keep your Graham parents who are in a home and are not allowed to have visitors during this crucial time and reach out to them and love them this holiday season tell them you love them and don’t forget to remember we’re all in this together. Don’t be afraid to be creative during the holiday season there so many ideas how to bring your family to your home without them being in your home celebrating through technology now is the newest thing work all going through during this holiday season and because of the technology we have with Skype we are able to get together. So don’t be a apprehensive to bring your family closer together during the holidays. I have family who are spread out everywhere one is in Washington another one is in Arkansas I have to Skype with them because of Covid and that is OK too it’s like they’re in my house in a way. So don’t forget you don’t have to have a Debbie downer Christmas. Sprint spread joy in your family spread joy to your friends who are going through anxiety depression and loneliness there are people out there who are suffering from anxiety right now because of Covid. Give them some strength hope and wisdom that they can still have a good Christmas and still stay strong during this time. What I like to do is bake cookies and give them to you know my family and friends with a little note saying merry Christmas I am here for you. That’s a good way to tell your family and friends and your grandparents that you love Them and you’re here for them. I have made countless of cookies to give to neighbors and family and friends with a little Christmas cheer attached to it you can make a gift tag it says merry Christmas mom dad auntie whoever and just put them in a nice little cookie wrapping and give it to them and tell them you love them.Also it is so nice and they will thank you. I remember when I was younger I love getting gifts love gang surprises because I was a kid and I was thinking oh Santa Claus is coming down that chimney be Santa to the elderly out there who don’t have visitations to retirement homes resting places because they’re also in this Covid thing to where they can’t hug or see anyone. So spread some holiday cheer to them. I hope this letter brings you some comfort and happiness and encouraging you to never give up on yourself and always remember the spirit of Christmas this year is like a light through a tunnel trying to get through the rest of 2020. I know you can do it I know it’s hard out there right now but you can do it the way to do it is to believe and to always remember two yes continue to be cautious and don’t go in large crowds even if it looks tempting. The holidays are a big gatherings where people go shopping and there’s a lot of lines There’s a lot of people waiting to go into the stores now that the stores are shortened capacity wise. But never give up there’s always online there’s always you can get your gifts through a different way of virtual shopping. Also I love shopping on Amazon so if you were on Amazon person hooray. Giving gifts for Amazon is a lot easier than Standing in long lines in person at the store.