Last Thursday I had to close early to get Bob to PSHershey for some urgent care. His drain tube was clogged again and we needed to beat feet. That's one thing I am good at - Bob thought I was trying to imitate Life Lion! So in an attempt to keep customers apprised, I posted a phone message so that customers would find out we were closed temporarily when they called. On Friday, I though I removed the message and all would get the "normal" one. To my chagrin and embarrassment, it was still playing today. As a result, I received quite a few phone calls expressing concern.
First of all - Thank you everyone and I am truly sorry for causing undue concern..
Second - Bob is fine and so is his slightly loopy wife. Can I blame it on lack of sleep? Hardly, I think it's just normal - whatever that is.
Now, I must recognize quite a few folks who have just been awesome in helping up front and behind the scenes. My great teachers; shop helpers Janice and Rae Ann; everyone else who has helped stocked shelves: my step-daughter Dayna and her John (uhh, that didn't sound right, did it?) His name is John H. and he has been so helpful. Mary H and her hubby, Tom, who has offered driving services for Bob's treatments. Folks who have made meals and sent cards to Bob full of good wishes of health. He so loves cards. There are more than I can remember and we so appreciate it.
Now let's get to the important stuff. In the midst of all this, we have a deadline. Yep, gift giving knitting and crocheting. How are you all doing? Meeting the deadline. Take on more than you can accomplish? Staying up late trying to get done?
Sometimes, we just have to say no more. Make sure you take time to have fun and enjoy all the hustle and bustle. And remember, eat cookies, drink eggnog and hot chocolate (or beverage of choice), look at the lights, get misty over Christmas cards and classic movies, look at the trees all decorated.
And be kind to one another as we go forward to another year.
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