December 10, 2021. Madison, Mississippi. Neighborhood Christmas Party.

Every year in Roses Bluff Subdivision a Christmas party is held. Last year of course, it was cancelled due to Covid, but this year the party was held in the house next door. The folks who organize the party keep it simple. and inexpensive. This year the odd numbered people were asked to bring a dish. Next year the even numbered folks bring food. And everyone brings something to drink. They always have good parties, I am told. And it is easy to organize. I was unable to attend. In fact I have never been able to attend the Christmas party. Since we moved in, in 2015, Ken has been diagnosed with Parkinsons which made it difficult to get to the parties in the dark. And most years, I have been taking chemo, which messes with my immune system so my solution is to stay away from groups of people. Even though the party was held right next door and my neighbor would have escorted me there, I could not mingle with all the people. So I stayed home by myself. On their way home, Donna, my across the street neighbor brought me a plate of food and left it at my front door. When she got home she texted me and I put the plate of food in the fridge. Today I ate the left over food for both lunch and dinner. There was so much food, which fortunately was very good. I enjoyed every bite. In addition Donna brought a plate of desserts. For breakfast this morning I ate a piece of home made pecan pie. Actually, I only ate half. I do not eat sugar, and there I was eating the pie which certainly had sugar. I caught myself in time. I was sorry to miss meeting people but I certainly enjoyed the food. Maybe next year I will be able to attend. Lets hope so. They had a good time.