It’s been a month of contrasts.
First, I had a bad tooth ache which turned out to be an infection and a dead root that needed a root canal. I give thanks for pain killers and modern dental techniques! No pliers needed. Nor do I have to chew on twigs to clean my teeth or rinse with dog’s teeth boiled in wine. Apparently the ancient Chinese used acupuncture for tooth pain - maybe that even worked. They are also said to have invented the first tooth brushes in the late 1400s. Anyway, my tooth is fine and in January I will find out if I need a cap.
It’s the first Christmas in years that I spent with my son and grandson, but the trip here wasn’t without problems. I booked a cab early on December 20 to take me to the airport in the afternoon. Of course that was the day that everyone had all kinds of problems and after waiting a half hour past the due date of my cab and having phoned them once and received assurances that they were putting a rush on it (with no result) I phoned a friend, who kindly picked me up and drove me to the airport. All seemed well, a quick run through security and a short wait (I thought). But the plane that was to fly me to Edmonton was late, in fact 2 hours late. It had had mechanical difficulties in Edmonton before flying to pick us up. Still, I made it and my son had been waiting to pick me up, which was nice because it was dark and very cold.
Spent the few days leading up to Christmas doing a bit of shopping while my son was at work and grandson at school. We had some lovely suppers together and then it was Christmas Eve day. I’d also baked cookies and bread.
I texted with a friend who also is in Edmonton with family for the first time in a long while. My son grandson, and I FaceTimed with some family, shared photos on WhatsApp and will FaceTime with others on Boxing Day.
Christmas Eve supper was roast chicken on vegetables, then we opened presents and later played a game. At 9 we took my grandson to his mom’s place and my son and I are on our own for Christmas Day. It will be a quiet day, and I’m thankful for this time with family, and connections with friends. Thinking of those far away.
Merry Christmas and happy new year to all!
