Third Sunday of Advent

Today went by quickly. I went to 8:30 a.m. mass where I was the lector. After mass I went to buy a hamper which was on sale for 50% off. Then I bought a graveblanket and drove to the cemetery to put it on my father's grave. I felt good visiting his gravesight. I felt his presence while I was there. He always enjoyed Christmas with the family. I miss him. Christmas hasn't been the same since we lost him about 20 years ago. There is a certain sadness present now which wasn't part of Christmas then. I'm sure it's the same for everyone who's lost a loved one. It's especially true as you get older and the people you have loved all your life begin to die. We all make the best of the situation and we do enjoy the holiday each year but it'll always be different.