| Bissonnette's Christmas Gazette December 2002 Beaver Dam, WI e-mail - [email protected] |
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| Thanks to the late Thomas Nast for his beloved illustrations. |
| Memere�s memories by Debbie As we come to the end of year, 2002, There may be lots of reasons that I could be blue. I�m not saving the world and it sure could use saving. There are so many problems and rants worth the raving. But at age fifty-three one has seen it before, And I�ve a new grandson, Phillip, whom I adore. I can�t waste the chance to enjoy him while small, Cause I know just how quickly little boys grow tall. To be his Memere (French-Canadian for grandmother) Is the title that delights me, I aspire to no other. With two married sons, I have got daughters, too When you�ve got all of that, only fools would be blue. Of course worry sneaks up if you give it a chance It can darken a day or destroy all romance The economy�s bad, and politics worse, Conspiring to wiggle right into my verse. Caribell from Caracas, planned to spend Christmas here, But her visa�s turned down and we�re drying a tear. Still I will resist sadness, with all of my power The things that I love better fill up each hour. There are some we must love at a distance it seems. Sharing pictures and thoughts electronically, Is a miracle that makes my life richer, it�s true It�s a way that I can almost be there with you. Each day�s just a day, not much better or worse The thoughts in our minds give it blessing or curse For we dwell in our heads much more than we know The real power�s to say what can stay, what must go. Holding on to the magic of things is a struggle But I know if I don�t, then I�m simply a muggle. So get set for the wonderful end-of-year list That I clasp to my heart with a hug and a kiss. Peter and Lara�s gem, Philliip, the best gift this year, assessed new parent dues, yet is all the more dear. With a magical wedding, with dragons and drums Joe and Ceci share doubled happiness in their little home. Martin family togetherness three times in all Houston wedding, 80th birthday - the joys were not small. Sept. in San Diego with la famille Bissonnette Savoring old bonds and new at Maria�s 50th fete, Last but not least, Henry turned 21, And the burdens of parenting seem to be done Now we�re reaping the harvest of joys children give It�s something we�ll do for as long as we live. Truly, listing our blessings is a gay exercise As past days conjure visions in memory�s eye. If I ask you to try it as my Christmas gift, May your spirits be filled with a holiday lift. |
| Now that Henry's 21 we're very proud of his new found work ethic but unfortunately for our dear readers, hard work seems to have taken a toll on his creativity. Debbie I humbly apologize for being dull by Henry It seems that, due to my indescribably preoccupied state, I will be unable to write anything clever for the Gazette this year. I have devoted much of the past few months to class work and reserved little for the sort of pleasant thoughts that have inspired my past contributions. It is saddening for me to find that the more I strive toward the future the more I lose contact with today. In any case those few musings in which I have indulged would not lend themselves to the medium of a Christmas letter. Nor do I suppose the content of my studies would interest you, and these are much the content of my daily life. Thus, having exhausted all ends toward which I might head, I see fit only to terminate my correspondence and avoid taxing your time unduly. Although my time may be brief, and my prose may be terse, I am joyful, and I wish that you too might enjoy a merry holiday |
| The Latest News from Joe Just another year for me, what with getting married in the spring, a trip to China, buying our first home, and dodging layoffs again, just the same old stuff... As of this weekend it would be appropriate to add to that list: bought first Christmas tree. It's kind of small, and sparsely decorated, but it's a pretty tree and we love it. It has been a big year for Ceci and I, and we're pretty content with where we are right now. Which is not to say that we don't have concerns or worries; neither of our job situations is ideal (although for very different reasons). Nor is it to say that we haven't got some plans in the works for the future. But for the moment, with everything that's happened over the last couple years to get us where we are right now, we're ready to relax and enjoy it and just regroup for a while. And what better way than spending the holidays in Beaver Dam with our family.. It was great seeing many of you at our wedding, it was a wonderfully time for us, and we really appreciate everyone being there. I hope you all have a delightful holiday season! |
| Joe and Ceci at their Housewarming/Halloween party. |
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