Chapter 25 ~ Christmas at Mickey Ray's

 

 

Christmas at Mickey Rays Chapter ~ 25 We sat and pondered of what could we do for our dearest friend on this blessed day Something that would be special for us all... I know! A road trip girls to visit Mickey Ray. So we dug out our finest Christmas duds From our pantry we gathered our Christmas meal figured we would serve crow instead of turkey I think we've all had enough of a turkey deal We dusted off the sleigh with plans to leave the next day Lesa flew in from Nevada and Diana from North Carolina This in it self is so special for it is the first time the Great Three meet as well With the sleigh packed, 20 thermos's of coffee we leave Florida Lesa and Diana cry,Oh dear we don't know how to get there Girls Girls what do I do when I need directions I walk into my computer and Google it !!!! with map in hand we set out with such excited anticipation. No Lesa I wont make you drive and no interstates I promise We traveled the east coast beaches until snow was found Diana put us behind schedule for in the snow she had to roll and play While Lesa and I put on our long johns and socks Come on Diana !! There will be time for play once we get to Mickey Rays Oh I think that is his house just around the bend What!!! No lights or Christmas decorations Oh that will never do We must do our magical creations. What a joyful meeting it surely was and you could see in his twinkling eyes that he never even imagined that the Ladies Three would pull such a surprise Group hugs were many and smiles all around The joy each felt none could not hide Ray got his coat and saying let me show you around he hooked up his sleigh and we took a ride Ray said he was sorry he didn't even have a tree but it didn't matter for there were no decorations anyway So out we went in search of the perfect one. Decorations?  Well the Ladies Tree would find a way The temptation was too great we challenged him to a race Ray quickly fell behind he just couldn't keep up the pace So once again it was proven the Ladies Three are the best In every instance they always pass the test What ! Ray is that your devilish twin behind that snow bank hiding with snow balls Well Diana can play with him but I think I hear hot chocolate and a warm fire call Ok Ladies its time for some Muskateer Magic One thing we forgot was tree decorations so deep we must dig for our best we must do and present him with our most glorious creation. For the twinkling lights we take the sparkle from Rays eyes The beads are of the friendship bound between us four guys Gold balls??? Well that one I'm not gonna touch!!! Red Bows from the cheer felt each time we meet on line and gold stars of hope we have for all man kind The gifts beneath the tree represents what we share each day and pray our bountiful joy will forever and ever stay To show the closeness shared by us four the twinkling star of love tops it all as we stand back and admire our work we give our dear friend, Ray, a beckoning call We sit by the warming fire with hot coco in hand sharing friendship and love In our fantasy wonder land Oh the dreaded time has now come its twenty past  midnight. We Musketeers four bid a tearful farewell as we have a group hug holding each other tight We climb back into our trusty sleigh not wanting an end to this night We take just one last look back as we go out of sight. Merry Christmas you three we hear Ray call Merry Christmas sweet Ray and Peace on Earth to all Christmas 2008  Donna   It is always this time of year I find myself reflecting back over the events of the past year and with dreams and hopes for the one I am about to, in God's will, begin. As I reflect back over the past year I pause only briefly to draw what positive I can from every negative. Then on the positive I gather all my arms can hold and add these to my basket of joy I carry to next year. I have so many blessing to be thankful for. My health and I have a job. So many don't and I pray that all will keep their faith in knowing while we may stumble and fall that our precious Savior will not let us fail. I am so very blessed with two beautiful daughters who have, thru the grace and love of God and wonderful husbands, given me six of the most awesome grandchildren any one woman could ever dream to have placed in her life. We begin this year with a new President of this grand land I call home. I pray that he will remain open to the guidance of our Precious Savior. That the hungry will be fed... The homeless will have shelter That those who have lost their jobs will have the means to support their families provided the them.   I pray for our Military to be brought home   "with job accomplished"   and that they know just how proud and thankful     we are for the service the give to this country   and her people every day... And then last but certainly not least My Friends... It has been proven to me that friends are angels God sends to earth to hold us up when times get rough and to enjoy the times of plenty... Someone to laugh with.. Cry with.. To hold you (yes even across the many miles that physically separate) Hugs are not just a physical action Lesa... We have weathered so many storms together and have shared too many laughs to count. Thank goodness for free long distance other wise we would have created another national debt...Regardless of what has risen I've always been able to look over my shoulder and know you were right here in my corner and when my strength would fail there you were out front fighting it all off until my strength could return. I love you Girlie Girl Hunny... I thank you for being one of the few good "guys" left. I give you a hard time but you are so special to my heart and I love you dearly. As with all men you have your faults (Earnhardt), but Its ok I love you anyway. Love You Sugar Britches... Diana... Our history is not as extensive but we have covered a lot of ground in such a short time and it proves God puts people in your life for a reason. The laughter and tears we have shared over the past year as well as the hours on the phone are such treasured moments in my life. The hours of three and four way phone calls we have all shared has created such a life long friendship bond. Well that is what carries me thru each day. You guys are what anchors me on center and get me thru to the next day (well Donna you only have one more day to go LOL) You my dear sweet friend are part of what is my life and will be until the end of time. I Love U Bunches Girlie Girl And last, but far from least My Sweet Ray... You have come into my life at such a needed time. You like Hersh are one of the very few good guys I have had the blessing to come to know. Your wit keeps me in stitches. I believe laughter is what heals the torn places in ones soul and you my dear friend you have healed many of mine. You are such a treasure in my life and I thank God for you every day. What I would give if this were not just a fantasy. I would love nothing better than to surprise you Christmas Day with a visit from your Three Muskateers... Love U Bunches My four dearest friends... We've walked some mighty rocky roads and I know that we have many more before us but with our friendship I know I will reach the destination God has planned for me and you guys can take a great deal of pride in knowing that with out the love and support I receive daily from each of you I probably would not make it... I love each of you with all that I am and all that I will ever be. With you guys by my side I look forward to this up-coming year with great anticipation of what kind of trouble we can get into... I'm sure it will be fun whatever it is and isn't that what life is all about. Making good out of bad? Helping each other over the rough and rocky times and to drag the other across it even if they are kicking and screaming in protest? The Friendship Motto "Shake and Bake and I Helped". Merry Christmas my Friends And may it be God's will we all meet January 1st To do it all over again... Live Love Laugh and wait for Ray to cry Uncle... Hugs and Love U Bunches   ღ KKD ღ  Lesa   Christmas at Rays, oh what a nice daydream. It would be so wonderful if we could all meet and I believe that one day that we will. Donna and I have hugged and what a glorious feeling that is. In fact if I close my eyes I can still feel them. May each of you my dearest of friends find the coming New Year a journey into time that leaves you with only smiles within your heart and any tear shed are those of joyful tears Each of you are so special to my heart Donna We found each other within the stars and our friendship is blessed, I have no doubt.   We were meant to meet and I do believe it was through divine interventions. I cannot imagine my life without you in it. If I had but one wish I could give to you I would wish that you could truly see yourself as those of us that love you, sees you to be. Remember I took your heart from that shelf many years ago now, and I know it through and through. Our world would be a far better place if people loved as deeply as you do, and expect so little in return for all you give Diana I can remember the first time we talked together on the phone. We really knew very little about each other then. What a difference a year makes You will always hold a special place in my heart If I could give you but one wish I would wish that you could find the happiness and peace that you so desire and smiles for you will be much easier to find than tears Ray The ray of laughter and sunshine in a somewhat world of far too real you have become to each of us. We have gotten to know your heart through this past year and it what a joy and a pleasure it has been doing so. You joined quite a little clan when you ran into we three We all share a very special bond that binds includes yourself May you find this year to be "your" year. Only the best to you my friend. You all know that this past week has been very hard on me. I want to thank each of you for the joy and caring you have shown me For us all I wish for fewer heartaches and each glass to be always half full My love to each of you, Lesa  Diana   As I reflect on Christmas' past it brings back so many memories and as I go back to when I was a child, what wonderful memories I cherish and as I grew I learned that Christmas wasn't about the gifts, but the birth of Jesus, love of family and friends. Now we are going to Mickey Rays for Christmas this is great I'm so excited I can hardly wait I hope we see some snow Even though Donna and Lesa say no I want to have some fun rolling in the snow How I love that white stuff. Christmas time is the wonderful celebration of Christ's birthday and to spend with family and friends. I have so much to be thankful for... My family, whom I love and my new friends God has sent from up above Donna, Lesa and Ray you mean the world to me We have been on many adventures but  this one is special and to spend it together touches my heart no matter how far apart we may be. You're right here in my heart. Now Donna has made this trip special and us three spending it with Mickey Ray is such a blessing. We have spread our magic all over Rays house. The trees are trimmed, the stockings hung, the presents wrapped Ray is making coco and oh my God its starting to snow, Donna Lesa and Ray how about a snow ball fight? That would just put a top on this night. Then we can go in and sit by the fireplace and drink some coco sounds good to me. Donna and Lesa now they don't like snow but they know how it makes my face all aglow So we play awhile then go in and warm up Ray's coco is so good and hits the spot. Hey!  Donna says, how about some Christmas songs. You start Ray. Oh how we sang and laughed until tears fell from our face. This was a touching peaceful adventure with lots of love, good friends and so much  to be thankful for, but the best gift of all was spending those hours we had together and thanking God for all he has giving us especially his son Jesus. Yes it was a magical night none of us will ever forget. As the night comes to an end and its time to go one thing we will carry back with us across the miles is the love the wonderful friendship we all 4 have and that's the greatest gift of all. So now we must go, but we will be back next year to celebrate the magical love and friendship we give each other each and every day. Big hugs and the promise of a repeat next year. Then off we go... What a great time we had that we will never forget. I am so blessed and so thankful for so much in my life. God is so good. Donna Lesa and Ray I'm so thankful for your friendship Merry Christmas my dear friends may this new year bring you peace love and happiness. I love you guys Merry Christmas Happy Birthday Jesus. Love Diana  Ray   God Bless Us Everyone Celine Dion

Reviews

[Aspiring Angel]

Well, if only ... if only ... is what I think of each time I come to this write. I am so sorry Donna I am so late coming
to this to leave my thoughts. We three know the behind the scenes of this write and we also know
how completely sincere were our words that entered below your beautiful graphics here.

I would love to be able to reach through the miles and have a truly wonderful group hug. I am in desperated need
it seems these days and you are always here for me.

My Christamas wish for all of us, is to somehow find Christmas. Everyone deserves the feeling of Christmas. My
wish for all of you would be just that. The reason for the season is what we celebrate and our Savior brought
love and he also brought four people together in a very special way. I thank him every day for that gift.

Beautiful, beautiful work Donna and I would capitalize work because that is truly what it is, but to you I know
it is also a great joy, and anything that finds its way to your heart as joy lifts my heart with joy as well.

Now I got to leave cause I am feeling those little wet spots coming to my cheeks.

Love you Girlie Girl
KKL

[Helena]

Whoa! What a fantabulous write! This really warmed the cockles of my heart, so see the special and binding love you
all have for each other. Its a rare and precious thing, hang on to it because it rarely happens in this lifetime.

I laughed, I had tears, I was in awe of this beautiful, creative and blessed "epic". It was an epic of gigantic
proportions of what can happen when people open their hearts in honesty and love, it is so lovely to see.
To know that you have close friends who will never stray, no matter what happens, is a blessing indeed.

Keep on my dear friends sharing "the love" to each other and spreading it around to us. You are an inspiration and joy to know, every single one of you!!

Love and light always,
Helena

[Lady Diana]

My Dear sweet Ray
You are truly a gentleman and great friend us three ladies are so blessed to have your friendship
YOU are truly special and us three ladies wish you a very MERRY Christmas day and blessed New Year
my sisters what beauty you write from your hearts i love you nothing can tear down the friendship us four share love you all
Diana

[Donna DeLong Matthews a..]

My Dear Sweet Man
You have no idea how deeply and sweetly
you touch each of our hearts on a daily basis
You are a rare breed... One of the few good guys
left and all three of us treasure that and hold you
deeply witn in our hearts. Please know not many
are able to penetrate our circle that we keep for
protection so know that now you are in you will not
be allowed to leave. In simple words...
YOU ARE STUCK WITH US FOR LIFE.
We love and treasure you dearly...
Your Ladies Three...

[Ray Hamilton]

This write brought a tear to the eye
It is me that is blessed to have the privilege to know
The three best lady friends I have ever had
Thank you to all three
I love you guys
Merry Christmas
Hugs Ray

[darkgurl]

This is so wonderful, enjoyed this...Kim