It's a Wonderful Life

[catelin]

I'm celebrating the holidays in a house that belongs to me, with children that are healthy and happy as larks. I'm madly in love with a man who couldn't be any better if I'd made him up for myself. I quit smoking several months ago and haven't missed it a bit. I have wonderful friends who fill my life with all sorts of unimaginably good things. I sent a really horrible man to prison for the rest of his life, so he can't hurt anyone again. Teri thinks I look like Ava Gardner. I took in a stray dog and two stray cats. I'm writing more than ever, and liking it. The holidays are always bittersweet for me without many of the formerly grand people who used to fill my formerly small world. My family is fragmented beyond repair. I'm always reminded of that when I have Christmas dinner with a table set for three. In spite of this, I'm happier than I've ever been. While my family may be small, the tribe that consists of all the people I love has grown in leaps and bounds. And that's what it's about at the end of everything...having a place to put all your love. Happy holidays, y'all. Peace be with all of us.

Comments

[kenhighcountry.livejournal.com]

Lovely sentiments, well written. Exactly what I have come to expect from you, Miss Caitlin.
Happy Holidays to you and yours.

[catelin.livejournal.com]

Same to y'all, Ken. Thanks! : )

[ex-darkbloom383.livejournal.com]

Happy Holidays to you, too, Catelin! What a deightful entry!

[fakeazulhair.livejournal.com]

que chido que dejaste de fumar,
i don't smoke but i am sure it is not easy to quit it.

Feliz Navidad for you too.
PAZ

[catelin.livejournal.com]

It wasn't as hard as I told myself it would be...pero siempre es as?, ?no? Merry Christmas, Silvia. : )

[kissel.livejournal.com]

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<Good gawd, what was I thinking when I opened my legs to this lummox?>

Just remember, a table for 3 sure trumps any meal with a lummox.
Merry Xmas my friend.

[catelin.livejournal.com]

You are right. Merry Christmas to you too, my favorite source for news. Big holiday hugs to you!

[buscemi.livejournal.com]

I'm glad to hear everything is turning out so well for you. Congrats on your new love...

[catelin.livejournal.com]

Thank you! And happy belated birthday to you as well...I'm a boob for missing it.

[buscemi.livejournal.com]

Ah, don't worry about it. Thanks for the birthday wishes.

[skiterlady.livejournal.com]

Dear Ava Gardner,

Thank you for the entry full of love and Christmas. I may finally be in the mood, thanks to you.

*smooch*


-Teri

[catelin.livejournal.com]

Enjoy your holiday, Teri! : )

Thank you.

[jaarronn.livejournal.com]

Reading this warms my heart Cate. Over the time I've known you here in LJ land, you have enriched my life in so many ways - not only through your own writings that have made me laugh and cry and ponder and wonder, cheer the good guys and boo the bad ones - learn new things and rediscover some I should not have forgotten - but also through the connections you've given me through Atomicpetals and your LJ friends.
May all the blessings you rejoice upon now continue for you and your family and your "strays" throughout the coming year!

Re: Thank you.

[catelin.livejournal.com]

You are too kind to me, J., and ever the gentleman. : ) It's an honor to know you. Have a great holiday!

[spleenless.livejournal.com]

Ah - peace and joy have actually come to you :-D

I am always reminded that family is what you make of it. My smallish family is augmented by quite a few "found" family, though luckily my own family disfunction is more limited (despite what Fabulist says). Table for 3 or table for 12, it's all in the love that's brought to it.

Happy happy merry merry

Jenny

[catelin.livejournal.com]

Peace and joy were always here...I just got a big huge helping of them that I wasn't expecting! : ) And you are so right, it's what you bring to the table...not how many. Blessings to you and yours, Jenny. You're a peach!

[nandan.livejournal.com]

Merry Christmas, dear Catelin!

[catelin.livejournal.com]

Happy holidays, Nan! (Oh, and I'm brewing story ideas for Harry...I'll get back to you on that! ; )

[suladog.livejournal.com]

the Merriest of Merrys Catelin! It's been a pleasure meeting you this year......keep fighting the good fight.....and a thing I know from many years back..the families we make are most often our true families.........lots of love to you and yours

[catelin.livejournal.com]

Same to you! : ) I'm so very glad we met as well! When I next make my way out to my old stomping grounds, we shall have to lunch! : )

[suladog.livejournal.com]

it's a date! Just give me some notice.

[doctorgogol.livejournal.com]

Buffalo Gal won't you come out tonight
Won't you come out tonight,
Won't you come out tonight,
Aaaaaaaaaaaand dance by the light of the moon...