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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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2:20 PM 12/9/2007

Santa Claus in the malls
  Snowflakes dancing as we breathe
      Package-laden mailmen
         Pine cones on every wreath.
Bells ringing,
Choirs singing,
Cookies still to bake-
    Skating in the park,
    Lights sparkling after dark,
    Christmas is awake...

 And so it is Christmas. We really don't need a
calendar to know the holiday has arrived. There is
a magical sense of comfort blanketing us every step
of the season. For a couple weeks, even the most
closed hearts seem to open up just enough to let in a
light of kindness and generosity. People, who normally
pass us on the street without a whisper, are now
bellowing,"Merry Christmas" or at least flashing
their best seasonal smiles.  
 It's a time for reflection...what have we done with
this year? Have we overcome obstacles, reached a once
unattainable goal, have we helped someone who needed
a hand....better still, have we loved freer, laughed
heartier, played more often, and forgave easier? Have
we really 'lived' each and every day?
 Perhaps we reflect on seasons past and bask in the
memories of our childhood holidays...laughing at the
antics of those who live only in our hearts today....
 Shopping, long checkout lines,icy roads, rain checks,
and gosh, is that the darn cell phone again?! lol...yes,
it is a hectic time. I must grant you that. But if we
strive to rise above the little inconveniences, perhaps
we will find a sparkle of what the season is all about...
yesterday I did.
 For those who live in new england, you know it has been
COLDDDD BRRRR COLDDDD! As well as snowy and icy. Yesterday
after a day's worth of work, I trudged out in the snow and
made my way through the freshly fallen snow (six inches of
it! ugh!lol) to the mailbox. Don't ya know, I was too
early! The mailman had just arrived and had dozens upon
dozens of boxes to do before mine...Like a sheet hung out
to dry in the winter, my cheeks felt cold and crisp as I
stood patiently awaiting my mail. The sky was gray, snow
spitting in the air, and of course, I had forgotten my
ski gloves!
  At long last, a whole fifteen or twenty minutes later,
he was at my box. "Here's a package for your son." Yay,
it's huge and heavy- can't wait to trek that back home.
"I'm sure you've been waiting for these." Oh super,
a handful of bills- just what I always wanted!"Ok, that's
it." With a thank you, I spun around to begin my juggling
act back to the house...all the while grumbling to myself
about how I should've just stayed home to begin with....
  "Oops, wait a minute!" An outstretched hand was slipping
an envelope over my shoulder. I recognized the handwriting
immediately. And my heart melted as it does every year.
It was a Christmas card from my sixth grade teacher. Even
after 30 years, she remains present in my life. Suddenly
the package wasn't as heavy, the air wasn't as cold, and
my feet were light as I practically ran home to read my
special card.
  She was my favorite teacher in school (a side note here,
the first person to ever encourage my writing ability), a
surrogate mom long into my young adulthood, the maid of
honor at my wedding, and though I haven't seen her in almost
20 years now, she remains so very special to me.
  As I tore open the envelope and read her kind words and
holiday wishes, I once again felt the connection of love and
compassion we share. And in that moment, the warmth in my
heart melted away all of my daily inconveniences.
 Amazing how powerful little things can be....
Merry Christmas my friends.....hugs :o)

 

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