Well, it's the day before the day before Christmas Eve. Ready or not, we are heading full steam ahead to that magical day of the year when everything seems possible and everything feels so peaceful. I have an old Barbara Mandrell Christmas CD and my favorite song on that has these lyrics:
Once again the windows shine with pretty lights.
Once again our loved ones gather at our side.
Busy crowds of strangers greet each other with a smile.
There’s Christmas in the eyes of every child.
Once again the presents resting by the tree.
Once again we worship one who came for you and me.
I hear choirs of voices as they’re singing out his name.
Again we tell the story of how the Christ child came.
Once again around the world heads are bowed in prayer
Once again the promise of peace is in the air
But soon will come the morning and the feeling will be past
I can’t help but wonder why the feeling only lasts.
Chorus:
One night a year we believe in peace on earth
One night a year we praise our Savior’s birth
I wish every night the whole year through could be like Christmas Eve
When love’s pure light is shining everywhere – one night a year.
It is so nice this time of year when the majority of people you see are so friendly and although everyone is in a hurry, most seem more patient. I was in Michael's yesterday doing a little last minute shopping and when I was checking out, the clerk who was ringing up my purchase made a comment to the other clerk "oh, you are so politically correct". Then she took my money and said "MERRY CHRISTMAS". I wished her a merry christmas also and thanked her for saying Merry Christmas. She said, "well, it is Christmas darn it so Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas". It was great to hear rather than the sad little Happy Holiday that most clerk's have to say.
Now granted the word Holiday comes from Holy Day but it's not the same. So I wish to each and every one of you MERRY CHRISTMAS AND PEACE & GOODWILL TO ALL MEN UPON THE EARTH. And to my family, I say THANK YOU for being you and standing up for what you believe in and for putting up with this old aunt/mom/sister no matter what.
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Thank YOU for being you! I just have to say (in-law speaking) It's been MY pleasure in growing a relationship with you. Thank you for sharing with us your encouragement and good will. I will always treasure the many quilting skills and recipes you have passed on.
With much love~Tammy
Merry Christmas!
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