Christmas 2009Christmas Day I spent at the Jerry Marsengill Masonic Christmas Day Dinner. We had a snow storm on Christmas Eve, but the main roads were clear and people were moving about. As in years past I loaded up the van drivers and went out to Stew Hansen's Dodge to pick up the four vans they donated to haul people and dinners. We have radios donated to communicate with the office and the vans. Before the doors opened at 11 am we already had over 50 deliveries ordered. We thought it would be a very busy day. After that first rush the delivery orders slowed down, but several people came in for dinner. The cooks did an outstanding job, the turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, and pumpkin pie were delicious. Our number of volunteers was down (must have been the weather) but we still had plenty of help....no volunteers are turned away...and no person is turned away for a meal. Around noon the tables were full of volunteers and non volunteers (our guests, whether they be the homeless, lonely, or anyone else). The total number of meals served was down, but the spirit of Christmas was alive and well. Around 3 pm I helped take the vans back, full of fuel, and finished clean up. Brother Darrell Fremont and his wife Ann are taking over the dinner from Bud Erickson, Kris Erickson, and myself. They did a great job and I know they will improve the dinner next year.
The day after Christmas mom and dad came to our house.
They are pictured below with our two dogs, Lucy and Jenny.
We had our family Christmas and gift exchange.
I hope all our friends and loved ones had a blessed and merry Christmas.
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