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sounds like the little boy in Christmas Story in his snowsuit.

Posted By: n/m on 2007-09-28
In Reply to: ARE YOU MY NEIGHBOR? - nana

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Home Alone 1, A Christmas Story, Home for the Holidays, Chevy Chase's Christmas, sm
There "The Gift of the Magi," He sells his gold watch to buy her a comb for her hair and she sells her beautiful long hair to buy him a chain for his gold watch. It used to be on "Short Stories by O'Henry" but that's long gone, long ago. Good moral to the story. I can't stand "It's a Wonderful Life" -- too depressing, especially with banks closing, too intimidating right now!!!
A Christmas Story
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A Christmas Story. sm
"You'll shoot your eye out."

"I double dog dare ya."
reminded me of my Christmas story
Went to get what I thought was a tissue in the heater vent and found a possom!  Mean ugly thing.  Tried luring him out (and God knows what I was going to do if he came up into the house - didn't think about that at the time) but he couldn't fit through the final turn.  Called critter people and left for Christmas day with heat turned off and cans of tuna cat food in the ducts that lured him out to a trap.  Yeah - the house smelled real good and was cold when we got back.  They told me they would trap him alive and take him off the woods.  Lied!  that was about 300.00.
Was the movie Christmas Story on at all over
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A Christmas Story....it doesn't matter that I've seen it sm
a million times, I still love it. Have you seen the DVD with the interviews with several of the kids that are now grown up?
Fiddler, Moonstruck, ET, Close Encounters, A Christmas Story..nm
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Christmas Story is my number one off all time - never get sick of that flick! nm
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Dont forget "A Christmas Story" ("You'll shoot your
My dad said he actually did that frozen-tongue thing, too, on an axe, when he was a very young boy. He'd have LOVED this movie.
Love movie "A Christmas Story" when dogs eat the turkey and they go out for Chinese. We love d
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What are people supposed to call Christmas Eve and Christmas Day now?? (nm)
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There is teacher's side of story, kid's side of story
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You may be, from the sounds of your posts, sounds like an *illegal*
and that in itself is a crime. Nobody else would take 65.00 for an entire day slaving/laundry, heavy cleaning, etc. LOL. Nah, I don't think so. I'm just saying, what it sounds like to me. : )
He sounds wonderful...sounds like you two have a relationship (sm)
based on love and nothing superficial at all. I'm glad you appreciate him and are so grateful for him. Best wishes & continued happiness to you both :-)
And I DO not believe her story, either
This day and time you can get outside help. She kept her eyes down all time while questioned. If in front of Judge Judy she would have to look the judge straight in the eyes. I think she should have gotten much more time, flimsy story, crocodile tears.
come on now...tell the whole story.
You decked her out, right? LOL. If you didn't, she is one lucky woman.
Do you believe this story
For the most part, she blames her actions on stress from her illness. I can (somewhat) see someone stealing to pay bills or to put money aside for savings, but not for a lavish wedding or cruises.

GOFFSTOWN, N.H. -- A woman accused of stealing more than $1 million from her nonprofit employer said she used the money to pay for medical bills, vacations and her daughter's wedding.

"My daughter was getting married; I wanted her to have a nice wedding," said Linda Bevins, who has colon and lung cancer. "I had nothing, it all went to cancer. I thought I was going to die. I wanted to have a good life. I wanted my husband to have peace of mind."

Bevins was fired in June from her job as a payroll supervisor for the Crotched Mountain Foundation, which runs a disabilities rehabilitation center in Greenfield. She, her husband, and daughter now are being sued by the foundation. A criminal investigation is also going on.

Bevins was diagnosed with colon cancer in 1999 and took a job as a payroll specialist with Crotched Mountain in 2001 to help pay her medical bills; she was promoted to supervisor a year later. She told the New Hampshire Sunday News she began taking money in 2004 after doctors told her the cancer had spread to her liver, and the prognosis was not good.

Bevins said she's not certain how much money she took, but doesn't dispute Crotched Mountain's estimate of $1.3 million. She said at least $200,000 went to medical bills for her cancer treatments and another chunk paid for her daughter's wedding, which included a custom-made wedding dress. Bevins said she also took her family on two cruises and used stolen money to make donations to churches and other organizations.

"It bothered me a lot because I was not the type of person to do that," Bevins said of the thefts. "I would get depressed that this was happening and I'd say 'I can't do this anymore.' But then something else would happen and all of a sudden I'm doing it."

An audit commissioned by Crotched Mountain revealed allegations that Bevins issued payroll checks to her daughter, Holly Sears, and herself, and funneled foundation money into personal bank accounts. Bevins said biannual company audits didn't catch her scheme, nor did a co-worker who helped her with the payroll.

Neither her daughter nor husband knew anything about the thefts, though she acknowledged that sometimes she asked Sears, 26, to cash checks for her, Bevins said.

Bevins said she's ashamed of what she's done, but blames at least part of her actions on her former employer.

As the only employee who could handle the payroll, Bevins said she was constantly on call, even while on vacation or sick leave. She said Crotched Mountain workers even called her cell phone while she was in the hospital, and nurses became so fed up by the they asked a doctor to put a stop to it.

"If I didn't have the stress, maybe I wouldn't have gotten sick and wouldn't have had the bills and maybe (the stealing) wouldn't have ever started," she said.

My story...{sm}
I understand.  One time on our way home while on vacation, I was driving through the mountains in Colorado, and I was driving about 50 or 55 mph.  I am not used to driving in the mountains - I'm a flatlander.  My husband got mad at me because I wasn't driving fast enough!  I told him that this is the speed I felt comfortable at.  He told me that someone was going to run into us from behind because I was going so slow.  At the next town we came to, I pulled into a restaurant and told him I wasn't going to drive anymore.  He said that one of us was going to take the bus home from there.  Well, that didn't happen, but it sure was quiet the rest of the trip. 
That's a whole different story
I had a friend in a similar situation. Her hub didn't beat her, but pushed her on several occasions and was generally overbearing in all their day-to-day decisions. She did leave him, but the middle one of her 3 children opted to stay with the dad and the judge allowed it, thus splitting the family. He went on to lavish that child with all kinds of goodies, alienating the oldest child. My friend later moved in with another guy, much like the husband she had left, and at that point, their youngest child refused to change schools and also moved in with her dad.

So, either way, I would suggest counseling for you anyway, if nothing else to insure you don't end up with another man just like the first.

Another cat story . . .
BARTLETT, Tenn. -- Tabitha Cain has fed a feral cat she calls Wild Oats for several years, but now she's thinking of changing its name to Survivor.

That's because she said the cat survived for 19 days with a peanut butter jar stuck on its head.

"We tried to get her, but being the type of cat you can't catch, she kept running and hiding," said Doretha Cain, Tabitha's mother.

The family saw the cat several times and tried in vain to catch her. She disappeared for a week, and the Cains feared the worst.


"I thought she was going to die with that jar on her head," Tabitha Cain said.

They found the once chubby cat on Wednesday, too thin and weak to escape. They caught her with a fishing net and used some oil to get the jar off her head.

They gave her water and treated her wounds and on Friday she began to eat again.

"I've heard of cats having nine lives but I think this one has 19 because she survived 19 days," Doretha Cain said.

Dr. Gerald Blackburn, a veterinarian at Gentle Care Animal hospital in Memphis, said he's heard similar stories of pets getting trapped for days or even weeks at a time and surviving.

Blackburn said the cat may have lived off of its excess fat, but Doretha Cain had another explanation.

"God will take care of animals just like people because that cat is really a miracle," she said.
I believe your story, but
if you could not move, how did you use the phone?
Oh please, the OP's story
is bunk. If this really happened *as described,* anyone adult would realize steps would need to be taken.

Really, someone at the school called her a bad parent over the things she describes?

If it was *truly* over being late in the fog or a flat tire, or "coddling" a second grader, or saying you were encouraging a romantic relationship in 2nd grade (what evidence is that one based on?) wouldn't YOU know you need to deal with that **without posting on an MT board to ask advice???**

Also, she titles the post something about the counselor being "defensive." What exactly was the counselor defensive about? Sounds like she was on the offensive, if she busted a gusset to talk to the OP and considering what she "said." Clearly the OP was on the defensive! Sounds to me like the post changed somewhere between the subject line and the narrative to make the OP sound and feel better.

The post does not ring true. There is more to it than we're getting.
It is her story
Management company wanted her to go to rehab. She asked her dad if he thought she needed to go, and he said no. It may not be pretty but it is a true life story.

I find that much more compelling than Brad Paisley singing about picking ticks off his lady love!
Wow, what a story!
Like, why?  Didn't it hurt eventually?  And how could you sleep that way?
My story was the same, except it was my mom.

Mom dying, dad with Alzheimer's, so I'm taking care of both, though my dad was still independent in ADLs.  I worked at home so I didn't really work and I was supposed to take everyone to the doctor.  My sister had 3 days off, the same time as my son's/husband's birthdays.  She said she would come help one day, but that needed time for herself.  I'm the one with young kids, I'm the one trying to maintain 2 households and work full-time .......  I finally moved in with my parents, gave up any privacy, spent 98% of my waking time when not working taking care of someone or something.  I don't regret it and I would do most of it all over again because I'm a caretaker, but if there are 4 other siblings why should I have to carry the burden.  After my mom died I fell apart.  I had to put my dad in a facility and my sister said she would take over primary caregiver duties, but she was hit or miss.  Her kids were grown and out of the house, her DH was always off playing golf.   She complained that my dad was only getting 2 showers a week, but she wasn't willing to go give him a shower.  She complained about using all her vacation time for doctor's visits - like I didn't have to either take vacation or make up my time.    I could go on and on.   They told us in grief counseling that in most families there is one that always ends up doing everything.


The only thing I can say is that when your dad is gone you can seek comfort in knowing that you did all you could to help him, that you were there for him when it counted.  Your sister will be the only who has to live with the guilt that she wasn't there (and she will suffer, must maybe not right away).   At the same time I think your dad is just thinking about what he wants and I completely understand.  My mother wanted to die at home in her own bed, not a hospital bed, even if she was still at home she didn't want a hospital bed, but I also think it puts a lot of stress on you and one day he will be gone and you'll have to pick up the pieces and continue on and there may be a day when you can no longer care for him at home.


I was very long-winded, but what I'm trying to say is don't worry about your sister.  Focus on your dad and do what you can do and that is all you can do. 


 


My story
I went through very similar circumstances.  I left about 3 times.  Finally in 1998 I made an appointment with a Christian psychiatrist and he agreed to go to see her.  She diagnosed him as being bipolar and Baker Acted him.  Today I can honestly say, he is not the same man.  He is warm and caring and actually helps me with my medical transcription business.  He is on proper medication.  He had proper counseling and support groups.  He was in the hospital for 6 weeks and then went to a 3/4 house, where he received proper counseling and support groups, which were mandatory.  I thank God that he is better today. At the time in 1991 I wish that someone would have diagnosed him as having that propblem, as my older daughter moved out and he has no relationship with her at all and knows that it was his fault back then.  Who knew?  It was a disease that was in the closet so-to-speak, but now I am very concerned about our older daughter.  We have a younger daughter who does forgive him and lives with us who is 25 years old.  I hope you get the help you need before it is too late.
Yes, I saw that same story -sm
I have to admit that the Open Ceremonies were spectacular beyond belief and the Chinese gymnasts are better than ours this time overall, BUT they do seem to be manipulating the system at every turn to present the best possible image for China, even if it means fabricating by any means they can get away with.  I am glad these stories are coming out little by little.  IMHO, if you lie about one thing you will lie about other things...
Seems to be like there is more to this story...
Part of me says "it's only $10" but another part can see the selfishness behind it. I don't know what I would do in this situation. My husband and I usually mutually see what each other has and are both left with equal in their wallets - unless one has plans for needing more and it would eliminate another ATM trip.

I guess a lot would depend if they keep their money separate or have a joint account. With a joint account, its really not his and hers but being separate it becomes more personal for me.

In the same breath, they are married and whether he has a job or not you vow to care for one another in times of need...this might be one of those times, unless he's a dead beat and just doesn't want to get a job and she feels she is being taken advantage of in other ways like she pays for everything while he still buys things for his hobbies, beer, etc.
A sad story...sm

I have a sad story to tell.  My husband's cousin's x-wife had an accident Friday night and was severely injured.  She was coming from a night out and was drinking and wrecked.  She was ejected from the vehicle and suffered severe head trauma.  She was put on life support and was found to be brain dead.  Her parents had to make the decision to pull the plug.  The doctor assured them she had no brain activity and could not breath on her own or anything.  So they unplugged her yesterday.  This young woman was I think if not mistaken 29 years old.  She had 3 children ages 8, 4, and 2.  They have no mother now.  She was so disfigured from the accident that her boyfriend went in ICU to see her and hit the floor as he passed out from the shock of seeing her face.  She never dreamed when she left to go out last Friday night that she wouldn't be returning and she was leaving her kids for the last time to soon find they had no mother.  I had the pleasure of knowing this woman for her brief time here on Earth.  She will be so missed by her children and the rest of her family.  The 8 year old boy is taking it by far the worst because he comprehends what death means and that he won't see his mommy anymore on this Earth.  The 4-year-old just knows mommy is in heaven but can't comprehend that mommy can't come visit her from heaven.  The 2-year-old just doesn't understand at all.  She just misses her mommy.  Brief story about what the 4-year-old said to her mawmaw yesterday:  They were going down the road and she had learned earlier that day her mama was gone to heaven.  She was staring out the window at the sky because she was told that was where mommy was.  She was just desperately hoping for a glimpse of mom I guess.  Then she said mawmaw that's my mom.  And she pointed to the sun.  It was shining really bright inside the car on them.  It was a really sunny day.  Her mawmaw says where baby?  She said do you see the sun mawmaw?  She said yes baby I see it.  She said that's my mommy shining down on me.  She is watching me mawmaw.  This is from a 4-year-old.  Now if that don't break your heart what does?  Pray for these children who have suffered probably the greatest loss they will know.  And please don't drink and drive. 


LOL at the elf story.
What a cute story about the Elf! I love that!

My sister once had a friend call my nephew and saw she was Mrs. Claus. Omg, it was so cute. He was so serious on the phone talking to her. He must have been about 4. He was perfect that year waiting for Christmas and doing everything Mrs. C asked him to do.

I think everyone puts the bag of marshmellows on the oven. That's too funny the things you remember. I'm sure it was funny at the moment though.

I have finally given up shopping the day after Thanksgiving too. It's crazy how mean people can be. Two years ago I sat outside for 3 hours in the dark by myself with a bunch of strangers and didn't get any "great deal" so I vowed never again from that day. Unfortunately, from what I have heard, my mom was one of those mean people trying to get my cabbage patch kid that I spoke of earlier. lol It's very unlike her but I guess you'll do anything if you know it will mean that much to your kids.
your story
AMEN SISTAH!
I *totally* agree with the description of "toxic" family members. I have known the same to be true of so-called friends, too... Some relationships are simply not healthy.
Don't know story - sm
Could it be a custody thing - they were being flown to the non-custodial parent?
Christmas
We are doing Chistmas a little different this year and I don't know if I like it.  We are each taking $300 and buying stuff for ourselves and boxing it up.  No one knows what the others bought themselves.  Then the rest of us will all pitch in $50 and buy a gift to the others.  Kinda confusing if you ask me! But it will be fun!  Think it might be even less expensive than usual.   Happy weekend~!
christmas
I like to start the first time it turns nice and cold - which in Texas is not usually too early! But my lists are always made and ready to go!
Christmas
I agree it is dumb not to let the employs say merry Christmas or any other greeting they choose. just my two cents.
Christmas
MERRY, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JESUS!!!!
Christmas
I did mean to capitalize Christmas! Again, Merry, Merry Christmas to everyone!
Christmas

I truly want to wish every single poster a Merry Christmas. 


My want list for Christmas:


I want to recognize the Christ in Christmas as well as the fun of holiday celebration and cheer through many venues. 


I want to be mindful of every human being that has less than I do, for there are many.  I am the most blessed person I know:


I want to be thankful that my family is all with me, intact, in communication (hahaha), not estranged, and loving/enjoying being together.


I want to be grateful that I am gainfully employed and have other options if I so choose.


I want to celebrate that I have my health intact.


I want to live respectfully toward others because I live in a country that provides protection and security for me and others, God bless and save them, are willing to make the sacrifice to provide it for me.


Most of all, I want every person who feels lost, isolated, alone, left out that you are not alone. Just know that He is mindful of you.  I know - not believe, but know - that God knows exactly who I am and where I am going and He will take care of me.  I want you to know that, too.


Merry Christmas to each one of you and yours ...


Busy MT'ing


 


This is one sad Christmas.
One relative dying, another quite ill, but hanging in there, and now we have run very low on less scary diagnoses for my dog, and we suspect she has a brain tumor. Vet school is working her up, which I appreciate, and thank goodness I have another dog so the house isn't too quiet. But this rainy weather should quit so I could at least walk my healthy dog and feel a little better, not to mention what it's doing to anybody who needs to make Christmas travel plans, or in our case, probable funeral travel plans.

Sigh.


Sad Christmas
I'm sorry you are feeling sad, I can sympathize.  This is the first year in a LONG time I will be alone on Christmas morning, between having my own children with me and then my grandchildren - oops, just got reminded I won't be totally alone - I have a little kitten, and she just jumped on my back!  I'm sorry your pet is ill, they can certainly be a great comfort to us - I've only had this kitten two weeks, but already very attached to her.  Also, I realize none of us who are believers are ever really alone.
All I want for Christmas is
Some good dictators this morning. Gosh, told them I would give a few hours this morning but why 1 bad dictator after another? Please, just this wish??? Don’t really want that much.
all I want for Christmas is to have the day off--sm
I did not *volunteer* to work, nor was I asked to work. I was just *given* work and *expected* that it would be done. I had to rearrange my whole planned holiday events schedule to get this done. I am REALLY upset. Thanks for letting me vent. oh, I am IC, not employee.
So Sad this Christmas

Oh please, don't anyone flame me. I honestly can't take it right now. I am so depressed, I can't believe I'm depressed enough to write here. I am not a depressed person - ever. I don't know if its my age (50) or something else. My job? I don't know, but this Christmas just did me in........Every year I do the same thing - I really like giving things and am just boringly nice - a good old egg type. Laid back. Usually give stuff anonymously, so nobody knows. But at Christmas, I like to give little things. For instance, I will go up and down my street and put cards in mailboxes, signed your neighbor. I know some animal rescuers in my area, and will leave them a card, thanking them for their work, and stick little cat toys on it, if they are cat rescuers, or dog toys if dog rescuers - I just take a simple card and put cute stuff on it. No big deal, really, but something to try and be nice. I have a few elderly shut-in neighbors. I give them cards with little boxed cakes or stuff, potpourri - little things. I send cards to all my church members, my coworkers and yet....not a mention of it from anyone. I also will stick a card unsigned in a house who has really cute Christmas lights up or something, just saying how great their house looked this year, or whatever. My kids and I like picking a different house each year and doing that.  But the bummer thing is - nobody cares. Nobody even smiles at me, nobody even acknowledges anything. I don't expect huge praises or calls or people stopping by, or announcements in the local paper, but a smile? I have passed some of these people on the street and they just grunt at me. They USED to be friendly, but now the attitude is just no big deal. I'm not even worthy of a small smile. My husband thinks that these people just take me for granted by now -  that they just are not really nice enough to smile back. Or that I make them feel bad by being nice. I really used to enjoy doing this, but now am just so despondent about it. I have decided next year, no cards, no nothing, no reaching out to neighbors - just let them all alone. Is it me? Am I a jerk for giving out little cards and stuff? I am not bothersome. I'm really shy actually, and never impose, other than these Christmas cards, or if I know its their birthday or something. In this day and age, am I just a pain? The rest of the year, again, I give things anonymously, or practical things like dog food donations, etc. I won't stop that, but I just have given up on trying to be personable at Christmas. But I don't understand what I have done wrong... If I were a nosey neighbor type, always intruding or asking for something, I would understand. But I'm the exact opposite - never ask for anything from anyone. Is it just our times? Should I just go stick my head in a hole?


sad Christmas
I wouldn't be surprised if you touch someone in a special way or bring a smile to someone's face out of all those people you give things to, even if you don't see that person (or animal ina shelter). When we do something kind like that, you never know how you may have affected a lonely person or needy animal and made their day a little brighter. Please don't stop being a "giver"! :)
Christmas? What's that?

Sad to say, about the only thing we really do for Christmas is I actually cook a traditional Christmas dinner. We haven't decorated the house or given gifts for years. Our son (now 20 years old) prefers money so he can buy what he wants, and my husband and I set an amount based on what our budget can handle and we each buy what we want.


Pathetic, huh?


Christmas is for everybody
Sorry I think that Christmas is for everyone.  Yes the kids love it but sometimes the kids get sooooooooooooooo much that the adults are forgotten.  When you give with resentment it is better not to give. I love shopping for everyone and put a lot of thought and time into it but not much money.   I have two nephews and a niece that are grown and married who have children of their own that I am very close to.  I buy for them because their kids get so much from Santa, grandparents, parents, etc. and I think of them as "my kids" and so I buy for them and not the little ones.   I spend time with the younger ones (great nephews and nieces) doing Christmas decorations/cookies etc.  And some of them are now 19 to 20 and they still remember those "special times."   As for my stepdaughters, even though their  Dad and I are divorced, I still remember them with something that I know that they like, special perfume, lotion, little things that they don't buy for themselves.  They are now 27 and 25 and I still send them things which is more than their Dad does.  Anyway, I admit it, I love to get things at Christmas if it is given with love and if someone can't buy me something, again spending time with me is nice and also appreciated.  I just get tired of hearing "Christmas is for kids" as I think Christmas is for all -- and to all a good night.   But I did hear some resentment in your note which is too bad. 
Ahh.... since this will be my 2nd Christmas
I miss her telling me what, when, how, and why and my husband does, and so do my kids.  Believe me, try to make it work - the real dilemma is once your mother is gone, you can do whatever you want!  I'm not saying this to be brash, but really, I only wish one more time, I'd get that phone call saying what was going down, when, how, and what I was cooking all pretty much directed by my mother.  Now, all I have is memories, and to stare a picture and wonder................. 
Regarding Christmas

 


 







A letter from God to His children ...

Dear Children,

It has come to my attention that many of you are upset that folks are taking My name out of the season. Maybe you've forgotten that I wasn't actually born during this time of the year and that it was some of your predecessors who decided to celebrate My birthday on what was actually a time of pagan festival, although I do appreciate being remembered anytime.

How I personally feel about this celebration can probably be most easily understood by those of you who have been blessed with children of your own. I don't care what you call the day. If you want to celebrate My birth, just GET ALONG AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER.  

 
Now having said that, let Me go on.

If it bothers you that the town in which you live doesn't allow a scene depicting My birth, then just get rid of a couple of Santas and snowmen and put in a small Nativity scene on your own front lawn. If all My followers did that there wouldn't be any need for such a scene on the town square because there would be many of them all around town.

Stop worrying about the fact that people are calling the tree a holiday tree instead of a Christmas tree. It was I who made all trees. You can and may remember Me anytime you see any tree. Decorate a grape vine if you wish; I actually spoke of that one in a teaching that explains who I am in relation to you and what each of our tasks are. If you have forgotten that one, look at John 15:1-8.

If you want to give Me a present in remembrance of My birth here is my wish list. Choose something from it.

1. Instead of writing protest letters objecting to the way My birthday is being celebrated, write letters of love and hope to soldiers away from home. They are terribly afraid and lonely this time of year. I know, they tell Me all the time.

2. Visit someone in a nursing home. You don't have to know them personally. They just need to know that someone cares about them.


3. Instead of writing George complaining about the wording on the cards his staff sent out this year, why don't you write and tell him that you'll be praying for him and his family this year. Then follow up. It will be nice hearing from you again.

4. Instead of giving your children a lot of gifts you can't afford and they don't need, spend time with them. Tell them the story of My birth and why I came to live with you down here. Hold them in your arms and remind them that I love them.

5. Pick someone that has hurt you in the past and forgive him or her.

6. Did you know that someone in your town will attempt to take their own life this season because they feel so alone and hopeless? Since you don't know who that person is, try giving everyone you meet a warm smile. It could make the difference. Also, you might consider supporting the local Hot-Line: they talk with people like that every day.

7. Instead of nit-picking about what the retailer in your town calls the holiday, be patient with the people who work there. Give them a warm smile and a kind word. Even if they aren't allowed to wish you a "Merry Christmas" that doesn't keep you from wishing them one.

Then stop shopping there on Sunday. If the store didn't make so much money on that day they'd close and let their employees spend the day at home with their families.

8. If you really want to make a difference, support a missionary, especially one who takes My love and Good News to those who have never heard My name. You may already know someone like that.

9. Here's a good one. There are individuals and whole families in your town who not only will have no "Christmas" tree, but neither will they have any presents to give or receive. If you don't know them (and I suspect you don't) buy some food and a few gifts and give them to the Marines, the Salvation Army, or some other charity that believes in Me and they will make the delivery for you.

10. Finally if you want to make a statement about your belief in and loyalty to Me, then behave like a Christian. Don't do things in secret that you wouldn't do in My presence. Let people know by your actions that you are one of Mine.

P.S.  Don't forget: I am God and can take care of Myself. Just love Me and do what I have told you to do. I'll take care of all the rest. Check out the list above and get to work; time is short. I'll help you, but the ball is now in your court. And do have a most blessed Christmas with all those you love and remember I LOVE YOU.

~ God








 


 


 


Christmas
"We plunged into the cornucopia, quivering with delight and the ecstasy of unbridled avarice."

My best one was the Christmas I

After everything was open and my brothers and I were so excited to be playing, my Mom asked me to get something from the kitchen.  Of course it was dark because we'd get up so early.  There it was my Barbie Dreamhouse in the kitchen!  I loved that Christmas and it got lots of play...


 Fav foods are cookies, cookies, and more cookies that my sister-in-law makes.  I have an aunt that makes Walnut cookies to die for!  Every year she'd bring a tin, but we don't see her much at Christmas now that my parents are gone. 


On a lighter note, I love seeing our kids opening their stuff!  It brings back great memories! 


 


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I like the idea of celebrating the birth of a new family when a child is born.