12/3&4 NM , Hanukah party, Kids, movie night

It's hard to remember even a day backward, especially at holiday time. But, during the holidays , people who aren't happy tend to get very unhappy. At NM, I have a great opportunity to help people. Sometimes, I just let them tell me what's wrong. Several people shared with me, and I promised to pray--which is the best you can do and people feel a bit better as they leave.

Then we went to Emme and Bobby's for a Hanukah party. Rain and Ryan and their family had to be late. We went and ate early. I brought two dishes. I made enough rice for Emme who has to work long hours and appreciates veggie food for her to eat during the week.

I played with the kids during the time I usually help with the dishes. But when I saw how tired Emme and Bobby were, I stayed and washed the dishes.

12/4 Instead of my usual prayers and asanas, I started the day playing with Violet, like I did with her brother when he was young. She climbed up on the bed and we looked at my photos of the Saints. (Just as I did with her brother)

We went to breakfast. I brought play items for the kids. Violet was so very tired. She got upset but between Rain and I she calmed down and was about to enjoy her meal.

So what I do is to offer up my family time to God. And then it's more than a GD.