Christmas Blessing

Christmas day had my heart filled with so much happiness. I soaked in every bit of Kevin's first Christmas and felt completely blessed, and although I was beaming with joy, still a piece was missing. I miss her. I miss my other Mother Alese. I was able to see her a few times back in October and at that time she was still suffering from some brain damage. She recognized me but had trouble recognizing my sister, she would speak coherently and make sense and then would mumble and say things that didn't make sense. She still has a long way to go and is currently in a nursing facility. I think about her everyday and Kevin and I ALWAYS include her in our nightly prayers. Christmas morning was one of those days where it hit me how much I miss being able to call and talk to her, how I miss telling her everything and asking for her advice. I just plain miss her. On Christmas morning after we opened our gifts and ate breakfast we laid Kevin down for a nap and I decided to take one as well. I dreamed about her, in my dream I was talking to her. I woke up to my phone ringing and it was Dave her husband. I almost feared the worst. I answered it and he said the greatest thing I've heard in a while, "Meshelle would you like to talk to your Mom"? And of course I told him I would absolutely LOVE to! It was an amazing Christmas blessing! We talked for a few minutes. She told me she loved me and missed me, she asked how the baby was and finished by saying Merry Christmas. And you know what? It was!! Very Merry and blessed indeed.