Noche Buena has arrived!

Dec 23, 2008

For those that don't know what that means, "Noche Buena" (or Holy Night) is Christmas Eve...a very important day in the Hispanic culture.  Although mostly the same among our cultures, it varies depending where you're from on how it's celebrated.  For Cubans (like me), we have Lechon Asado (roasted pork), white rice, black beans & yucca (boiled cassava covered in a garlic sauce)...Yummo!  We eat, dance and celebrate awaiting midnight for the birth of baby Jesus when it officially is Christmas Day!

As I reflect on Noche Buenas of the past, especially my childhood, I am reminded of how precious life truly is.  I am so greatful and humbled by the many friends I've developed on this board who have walked with me in my journey,  I want to wish every one of you a wonderful Christmas and may you find under your trees the most important of all gifts...love!  Time and life has a funny way of going on, no matter what happens.  After a couple of years of sadness and grief around this time of year (when I lost so many loved ones), I again am feeling like a kid and looking forward to Christmas Day and new memories.

Thank you, one and all, for taking the time to have answered all my questions, provide unconditional support when challenges made me want to cry and give up and always being there no matter what time of day.  I'm so blessed to have you and this forum to come to.

Merry Christmas!!!

Maria a.k.a. Tinker Bell's mentor
HW ~ SW ~ CW ~ GW
301.5 ~ 290~ 235 ~ 130
 

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