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Yesterday, my cousin, who is traveling around the United States for six months, stopped by my house for a visit. I haven’t seen her for over seven years. We were able to have some meaningful time together. Her visit brightened my heart and holidays. We talked, laughed, went to the park, saw a museum, had a delicious lunch, and we talked about our grandparents and some of our memories of them.
My mom and dad (my parents are divorced but have been remarried for so many years that I have two sets of parents) arrived from Arizona. They immediately filled my husband’s and my stockings. We filled their stockings too. There are some presents under the tree.
Earlier in the week, one of you sent me a Christmas card and present. I was so excited and touched by the gesture. It is one of the prettiest packages under the tree.
I think I will have an eggnog latte today.
It is Christmas Eve.
I hope you are surrounded by family, friends, or in a beautiful, peaceful place that you love to be. I know not all of you celebrate this holiday, but even if you don’t: Christmas is about hope, and although that hope centers around Jesus, we all need hope about something to keep us alive. So today at some point think about what it is you hope for – good health, a sound mind, stable moods, a friend, a job, etc. Hope. Hope. Hope.
Send your hope into the world and I will be hoping upon your hopes that all you hope for is waiting for you on Christmas morning.
I believe in Christmas miracles – I’m filling your stocking with hope – it is bulging because it is so full.
Thank you. What a thoughtful gift from you. Blessings of the Christ Child upon you all this holiday!!!
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Thank you!!! 🙂
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Merry Christmas, Rebecca!
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Thank you! To you, and yours, too!
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Thank you and Merry Christmas blessings 😃
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You are a gift to all the people in your life ! I also firmly believe that you will never find these men who rescued you because they were Angels sent from Heaven..God had other plans for you. I have dealt with addiction and mental illness for many years and by the Grace of God; I am free today! Please allow me to assure you that you will see these men again when you pass into the realm of Infinite Love and Everlasting Peace that our Creator has prepared for all. Keep the Faith
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Thank you, that is beautiful.
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What a beautiful sentiment. Thank you. There’s hope in your stocking from me, too.
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Thank you! 🙂
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Always follow HOPE!! I believe xo
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I agree! 🙂 xo
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Merry Christmas, Rebecca!
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Thank you!! Merry Christmas! I hope you have friends and family to share the day with you.
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Thank you!! I appreciate that. I hope you do too!
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I loved our visit too. It will NOT be seven years before we see each other again.
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I’m glad!!! Safe travels!
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