Intuitive Value: Christmas in Gainesville, Virginia

Introduction

Introduction: Mapping Out a Plan for the Rest of My Life and Enjoying the Journey

My Golden Years are an extension of the life I have lived up to retirement which began on December 1, 2011. I have organized this blog to include the top ten relevant topics shown below in the right side column in General Topics. Just click on one and you will see all that I have written on that topic. Click on the Most Current tab for chronological order of all entries.

I have addressed each topic in no particular order other than what is currently on my mind on the day I am posting. I started each topic by describing where I was when I began this blog and then exploring the possibilities of progression and any goals that I would like to meet. After that, I write about the path to reach that goal as it happens. Sometimes I just write about what is happening now.

I welcome any comments and questions either on this blog or email as I travel these paths and hope to share my growth with interested persons who may find some common elements in their own path to the rest of their life. I hope to use my skills as an appraiser for nearly 30 years to continue to observe different perspectives on a subject and reconcile into a conclusion that is of value to me. Please join me whenever you like. Email notice of new posts is no longer available so just bookmark the address.

The Blog Archive tool is helpful to find posts by year. Of most importance to me is the confidence developed in my intuitive skills over the years and it is that part of my character I am trusting to define value in my life. I believe change can be good and I can be enriched by believing in my true self using my intuition. The analytical part of my life no longer has a financial grip and I can let go of what absolutely made sense at the time in favor of what feels right now. I have done a lot of work since this blog began in 2011 and I hope you will join me as I explore this approach in My Golden Years.

Friday, January 11, 2013

Christmas in Gainesville, Virginia

Christmas Eve services were at Nicole's parent's non-denominational church in Manasas. It was a lovely service with much singing and praise. What a wonderful way to share our first Christmas Eve together after the marriage of our children, Jacob and Nicole.

After the service, we all met at The City Square Cafe in downtown Manasas. This is a favorite restaurant of Gary and Esther and I am very happy they shared it with us. http://www.citysquarecafe.com/

From left to right: Andrew, Esther, Nicole, Jacob, Gary, Brian, Sarah, and Elizabeth

The next day was Christmas and I came back to spend the afternoon and evening at the Gary and Esther's home. Brian and Sarah were also there along with Jacob and Nicole. I was so very happy to spend this special time with my children, their spouses, and Nicole's family. Although Keith was in Missouri, he joined us by phone. Gifts were exchanged and dinner was served. It was a good time.

Gary sits comfortably in the beautifully decorated living room

Jacob and Esther getting ready for dinner on Christmas Day

Nicole prepares a salt-encrusted beef tenderloin for dinner. After the salt was removed, it was most tender and juicy! I had never seen meat cooked this way and I was impressed!