Christmas’s are a time to rejoice.
The last several Christmas’s I saw a great deal to lament.
Chuck, a friend who I valued as a brother, went to God’s keeping a cold Christmas morning.
The following year, Bill was assigned to help guard the streets of Heaven with his newest commanding officer – Saint Michael.
This year, my younger brother went to coach all the children who left us but for their shining smiles. In Heaven, you never lose a soccer game. If need be, Tim will change the rules. He never was a man to disappoint a child.
As for me, many things turned my head from the dark to see light of the Christmas season.
My wife is always excited about Christmas. She passed that excitement on to our son and daughter, and on to our four wonderful grandsons as well as our one and only beautiful grand-daughter.
The light of Christmas does not just radiate from the eyes of children waiting for Santa.
No, that light emanates from all people who wish to project the love to another person.
One day, what now seems a hundred years ago and only like yesterday, my son asked if I ever had a hero growing up. Sadly, I never did.
Now I can honestly say, I have a great many hero’s. They are called my family.
The Linden Chronicles 
A beautiful tribute to family. Hope you’re feeling better soon for a happy new year.
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Thank you so much, Andrea! I am starting to feel a bit better, but this flu has thrown me for a loop this year! 2015 will prove to be a wonderful year! 🙂
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Wonderful description of the importance of family. Thanks for this.Happy new year to your all.
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Thanks so much, John! Hope you have a wonderful New Year 2015!
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Patrick,
I can only second Yvonne’s words. Have lots of joyful holidays in the future and all the very best for 2015.
Doris
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Thanks so much, Doris-Maria! We got the flu for Christmas this year so kept everyone away so as not to infect the whole family! Seems like the CDC says it is an epidemic in this area and everyone has it! Staying close to home, drinking hot tea and catching up on some sleep. Have a very joyous Holiday Season wherever your travels will take you this year 🙂
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What a beautiful family. You are blessed. And your words brought tears to my eyes. 🙂 happy New year to everyone in that picture.
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Thank you, Yvonne, from my family to yours! May God Bless and protect you 🙂
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