It has come to my attention that when I write, it is usually
in regards to my arrival or leavetaking from my dear home, so I will not bore
you with the Usual Talk, except say that once again it fills my heart with joy
to be Reunited with the Family, and to see Snow to fit the Cold. I have arrived
however, to find the estate in mourning rather than engaging in the Usual Festivities
that precede the Holidays. Finnegan, our Dear Faithful Companion, had fallen
terribly ill. I secretly Hope for a Christmas Miracle, but he is suffering from
a Cancer and it seems that all we can do is offer him some Small Comforts.
Because of this Shadow over the household, I have taken it upon myself to bring
the Holiday Spirit to our home.
As we have no maid or manservant, I have employed myself in
the Gathering of Greenery, collecting fronds of fir and holly, and many sprigs
of the Bright and Jolly winterberry. I have a mind to fashion a good many Garlands
and Festive Wreathes, which I shall use to dress the doors and entrances. We
have somehow amassed two evergreens this year, and rather than waste the life
of a tree, I am Endeavoring to have both set up, for surely we have enough baubles
to Decorate another tree! It is my intent to spend this Break from Studies filling
the home with Music, Baking, and Cheer, and hopefully calling on some of the Dear
Friends that I have Much Missed.
I must now attend to some of these Duties, so I wish you all
Love and Fair Winds for now!
~Lady Morewit
