Early Christmas Morning…

There will always be something special about Christmas. Even though I live alone, I am very happy to have my family that I can meet during Christmas. I think about people being all alone.

Since I grew up in the countryside in Sweden, I suppose the traditions are even stronger compared to living in town. I remember that December was a month full of events that belongs to Christmas. Lutfisk, Lucia, making all goodies and good food, finding a proper Christmas tree and gifts, skiing, and maybe the best, the thrill that you now that Santa is going to give you gifts. If you have behaved well during the year. Several Christmas passed by before I understood that it was my cousin being Santa. I am easily fooled.

Now Christmas is a little different. My parents are older, my brother and I are also older. My auntie (extra mom) and her husband. But, the traditions are still here and it is very important for me. So beautiful to see all lights in the windows, christmas trees etc. Often we have snow in the countryside even though it is so close to Stockholm where there is no snow. And no polar bears

It is a pity that my brother will not come to Ingbo herrgård this Christmas. I think he could come and see us, but due to his work, and maybe most importantly, due to autism it is difficult for him to travel a long distance back and forth in just a day. Even though I know he has autism, I find it difficult to understand why he finds it troublesome to travel.

He could travel when we grew up together (he went to see our auntie in Liberia and in Florida) but now it is difficult, almost impossible.

I believe all children have a difficult period during life with parents. That is a part  included in life. And it makes you develop. Since I am adopted, I had problems with my biological relatives since they wanted to have me back. I lived with my parents and brother and knew that my biological family did all they could to stop that. Is that nice to a child? My parents have done everything they can to protect my brother and I. I will write more about being adopted another day.

Now, since it is Christmas, I really hope that You will enjoy peace.

Christmas is a time for reflection.

Kram,

Anna