Welcome 2015!

Over the holidays I got to thinking about traditions. Every family seems to have their own set of traditions surrounding the holidays. One of the biggest traditions in the Daigle family was decorating the Christmas tree. My mother would have elaborate decorations for the tree, which seemed to change as the years progressed but we would always decorate the tree as a family. As we all got older, it seemed to be the biggest challenge to get everyone to come together and decorate the tree. 

This holiday season was a bit different than any other year as my mother is fighting breast cancer. This Christmas was literally not about gifts or material goods. It was about family, health, kindness and happiness. The outpouring of kindness that everyone showed my family has been the most humbling experience. Meals delivered, gifts for just about everyone in my family, emails, texts and phone calls from family, friends, neighbors and acquaintances. 

Then there was the kindest thing anyone has done. A local interior designer and 4 or 5 of my mother’s friends came over while my parents were out and decorated the tree and house for Christmas. I am not sure if they knew how important of a tradition tree decorating was for my mouther (and family) but it ended up being one of the most touching experiences. This act meant the world to us – a family that associates the home with the family.

Over the holidays I ended up taking close to two weeks off. I spent time in my pjs, helping out when needed and just taking it easy. Now 2015 has arrived and will be better than any year thus far full of health, happiness and paying to forward. I everyone had a spectacular holiday season as I did and is as excited for 2015!