Tag: children
group name: gatheringforxmas
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November 20, 2008 10:07 PM EST --
Earlier, I posted a comment about giving the gift of time. This year, many people have lost their jobs. Many have had to take cut backs in income. Even those who haven't are feeling a pinch with . . .
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December 19, 2008 10:09 AM EST --
The "W" in Christmas
Each December, I vowed to make Christmas a calm and peaceful experience.
I had cut back on nonessential obligations - extensive . . .
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March 05, 2009 12:41 PM EST --
When I was married I use to keep my stepson all summer. One year he even stayed for the school year. His mom and I got along great. He was a year and a half older than my son but . . .
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January 05, 2009 10:46 AM EST --
HOMECOMING
You returned
and left lip prints
on a glass ...
memories
of little girl kisses
reminders
that at twenty-one
you are not too old
for a hug.
Michelle . . .
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December 11, 2008 05:12 PM EST --
Pa never had much compassion for the lazy or
those who squandered their means and then
never had enough for the necessities. But for
those who were genuinely in need, his heart
was as big as . . .
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December 03, 2008 03:15 PM EST --
HOPE - LOVE - PEACE - JOY
Advent Wreath
with the traditional four candles.
Advent was a special time for me back in 1954 when I was a child, still living in Germany. Different . . .
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December 03, 2008 04:24 PM EST --
The Christmas tree was the best and most mysterious part about Christmas. The family took great care that I never saw the tree arriving at the house.
For those who haven't read Part . . .
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December 03, 2008 04:08 PM EST --
The last year and a half of my grandmother's life she lived in an assisted living facility. It was run by wonderful, caring people. They took excellent care of her. Her room, . . .
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December 04, 2008 01:34 AM EST --
Please Toys for Tots boxes are empty. There are going to be a lot of children without toys this year. Please help the drive this year. We will be on the street accepting donations of food and toys for . . .
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December 02, 2008 07:25 PM EST --
You needn't be rich, and you needn't rack up ridiculous credit card bills during the holidays to achieve a satisfying and creative level of gift giving. . . .
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December 14, 2008 11:17 PM EST --
It's beginning to look a lot like....well, you know how the song goes. Whatever it's looking like on the outside is nothing compared to what my mind looks like on the inside of this . . .
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December 02, 2008 07:16 PM EST --
This was first published in Chicken Soup for the Soul at Christmas. I have retained all publishing rights.
Stevie was barely five years old when he first came to visit-joining . . .
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November 17, 2008 11:26 PM EST --
Hello gathering for Christmas fellow members. I am posting two fun holiday videos for your pleasure. They Are Santa's Sleigh and A Wonderful Gift. I hope you enjoy them, and I would love for you to . . .
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December 04, 2008 11:43 PM EST --
Giving is better than receiving, unless of course you're a teenager. They haven't quite nailed that concept of giving or the one where the thought counts more than the gift. . . .
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December 08, 2008 10:33 AM EST --
I'm a Christmas nut. I love the feeling of the season, the reason for the holiday, and I truly embrace the joy of giving. It fills me with a sense of wonder that helps sustain me through the blissfully . . .
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December 09, 2008 09:31 AM EST --
Christmas is just a little more than two weeks away. My home and schedule are crazy, and I'll bet yours is at least a little bit crazy, too. There are presents to buy, wrap and ship. There are cookies . . .
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November 17, 2008 02:16 PM EST --
Well, that special time of year is steadily upon us once again. I find myself realizing Thanksgiving is but a couple of weeks away and I still have yet to stop to think of Christmas gifts for this year. . . .
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November 20, 2008 11:32 PM EST --
I have a new idea for this year's Christmas tree... With less than 1000 square feet of house and 5 of us, we have a very small tree that can't withstand the weight of the usual ornaments... . . .
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December 04, 2008 11:28 PM EST --
(I think this is a repost!!)
I've been a waitress, clerk, and cook,
This year I even wrote a book.
But there's a job that's worse than all-
To be a Santa . . .
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July 14, 2009 08:54 AM EDT --
Well, we're in the market for a new camcorder, but we are totally confused on what to get. It seems like no camera has consitant good reviews on any website. We want something for home vidoes, . . .
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