Topsy-turvy Christmas turns one woman’s life right-side-up

Every day is like Christmas in Sylvia Hobbs Grays home thanks to her mothers love for red carpet.

She always called this the Christmas house, Gray said.

Her family home in Culleoka built in late 1800s is all decked out for the holiday and as Gray takes her guest from room to room one can see a history of appreciation for things old and new.

The following is Grays winning entry in her own words in The Daily Heralds Best Christmas Ever contest.

It had been six years since we and our children moved from Brentwood to the old Victorian farmhouse in Culleoka to be with Daddy after Mamas death in 1984. Sadly, Daddy passed away a few days before Christmas the year after we moved.

Life was changing fast.

Our children were away in college and we were filled with anticipation for their Christmas homecoming.

Several weeks before, remodeling of our kitchen had begun, and we were assured it would be finished by Christmas. But as often is the case, Murphys Law kicked in and it was not to be.

Our dining room was filled with everything that had been moved from the kitchen. We were cooking with an electric skillet. I grumbled but had to make the best of it.

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Topsy-turvy Christmas turns one woman’s life right-side-up