Building Resilience Holiday Edition
An excerpt from BOUNCE: A Memoir of Resilience
TO: Friends and Family
FR: Susan
DATE: Dec. 23, 2011
SUBJECT: Clearly I didn’t get cards in the mail.
But I want you to know we’re thinking of you...
'Twas two days before Christmas, and all through this place
Presents are hidden in every weird space.
Boxes tucked in cabinets, bags under the sink.
Will my guys seek them out there? They're men, what do you think?
Some hiding spots are so good, all I can say,
Is, “I hope I recall them after a little Chardonnay.”
'Cause it'll only be me, late Christmas Eve night
Putting gifts under the tree, while my young men sleep tight.
With my wine glass and my flashlight, and my longshoreman's mouth
Saying, "How the f--k could I lose stuff in such a small house?"
Eventually, I'll get done, and go up to bed
And discover my pillow, tucked under the dog’s head.
He misses Stu terribly, and he’s not alone
(Oh crap, someone help me, where’d I put his new bone?)
Our first holiday as a threesome has been kinda tough,
But we’re making it through thanks to you and your love.
It’s two days before Christmas and I just want to say,
We love you. We’re thinking of you. Have a very merry day!
Love, Susan, Casey, and Cuyler
Happy Holidays to you, my friends. May they be joyous and delicious, and may your New Year be filled with good health, peace, and prosperity.
Thank you for subscribing to Building Resilience. And to those who’ve purchased BOUNCE, my deepest gratitude!
Susan