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Christmas in Houston

Many, many years ago when I was first married, we spent Christmas break in Houston with my ex-husband's older sister and family.  They hosted numerous family members.  My ex-husband was 1 of 9, and at the time we all mingled in Houston, there were already a dozen "grandchildren".  I had only been in Houston once before in my lifetime, and my imagination ran wild with the sheer size of the town. My sister-in-law Janet remains all these years later, the epitome of the minster's wife and devoted family member.  She taught me how to make yeast rolls and broccoli cheddar soup .  I was so young, and watching her effortlessly maneuver sleeping arrangements, cooking and church business, I resolved to be more like her as I grew older. It's getting colder here in Central Texas, and the Hamilton Bungalow is cozy.  I am finishing up the broccoli cheddar soup.  Here is where my attempts of emulating Janet end.  For the past fifteen years, I have been a single working mothe