3:30 PM 12/23/2007
Hello my friends! And happy holidays to each of you and
your families- hope it's the best yet! Here's wishing you health, happiness and love in the new year...
I was just remembering being a child and how important it was to grab a notebook, a pen (so it wouldn't erase!) and an envelope with a stamp every december to send out that very special letter to santa...wishes of sleds, bikes, musical instruments, etc - I was probably the only girl in town who didn't wish for dolls! lol ...dolls were no good in a neighborhood of all boys! Bring me rocking horses, trains and toy pistols! And yes, santa I was good this year-very good-cause I didn't mean georgie to fall and split his head open when I socked him! besides, it was his fault cause he bet me I wouldn't grab that bumble bee with my bare hand- then he laughed when I did! lol...yes, to be a kid again- living and breathing the magic of christmas....and just knowing santa could overlook a couple yearly transgressions...
And so I wondered what it would be like to once again write to santa ...perhaps it would go something like this:
Dear Santa,
It's been so long since I've written, I barely know where to start...I'm hoping you can still read beyond words-and see in my heart...
This year's been long and challenging, sometimes I've wanted to quit...but I've kept trudging forward -yes,sometimes,throwing a fit...
Somehow I made it through- look how far I've come...looking back it seems, quitting would've been dumb....
I've learned to live in this moment- to make it all it can be...I've learned to let go of the past- lessen the anxiety...
I'd like to say I'm all better now- the best that I can be-but that would be a lie and I know that you would see...
I still have paths to take- step by step as they go...
Growing from the inside out - a better me yet to know...
On that note I ask you for-a little guidance on my way...that I may rise each morning, to face another day...
That much stronger, and more wise...of course,less quick to criticize...
More accepting and forgiving...finding love in all that's living...
Quick to laugh or throw a smile...sharing with others all the while...
I don't need high tech toys or fancy clothes...don't really know what I'd do with those...
I have what I need-my family, friends too...the best there is, so I ask of you...
Please bless each one with health and love...may the magic of Christmas shine from above...
Let their hearts sing and may they be met...with the best season they've had yet...
May peace and joy ring over the land...tolerance and love of our fellow man...
May our soldiers be safe and come home soon...May all of nature sing a peaceful tune...
And at the end of our yuletide cheer...may we begin a most joyous new year...
Full of promise, hope and prosperity...for all human hearts - yes, even me...
Thank you Santa for generosity each season...may we always remember why and give you a reason...
To continue your global journey this time each year...bringing us joy and keeping love near...
Merry Christmas Santa and thank you so much...I'll end this now, glad we never lost touch...
&nb sp; .....Lisa :o)
PS...Just one more thing santa, if it isn't too late....you know I love baseball and I have to have faith...The sox won two series- of the last four...could you please just give them - at least one more? Ok, so perhaps that ps will be left up to hard work and perseverance...that is ok, lol....Here's wishing each of you a most magical and wondrous holiday....hugs :o)
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