Merry Christmas in the Era of Covid

We wish everyone a very joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2021, from our family to yours. I don't think there is anybody who isn't looking forward to saying goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021. We even thought about skipping doing a Christmas card this year after so many depressing things happening in 2020 but to be perfectly honest, our lives changed for the better this year. We became Grandma and Grandpa in July when Nick and Sachiyo moved back to the U.S. from Japan after seven years. Suddenly, we have two precious grandchildren in our lives and they have brought us so much joy. They never cease to amaze us and every visit with them is a day full of wonderment. Bruce and I have turned into the typical Grandma and Grandpa that you always hear about. I completely understand it now. We have had so much fun with them since July. Pandemic? What pandemic? No, not really. We've had to follow precautions just like everyone else and since the cold weather has arrived, our visits are a lot less frequent since it's hard to be outside. We've found that it's best for all of us to meet at our house where we can open up the French doors for good ventilation or even be on the deck.

I hope you have found safe and meaningful ways to celebrate the holidays this year. This virus has forced us all to get creative with so many aspects of our lives and now celebrating the holidays is another challenge for us all. Whatever you do, stay healthy and safe and may you find peace and joy in the coming New Year.

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