Thank You from a Christmas Family
I say this with Joy not sorrow — I’ve not known Christmas for 5 years. But I will always remember this one. To see people, who took time to love, care and give, is amazing to me; and oh so very very real. I can actually feel that I am included — special, a part of a family, not alone — as the Lord promised I would never be. Thank you so much for letting me feel and now see and touch so much! It is giving me the biggest smile and hope for the brightest year. May you be blessed; thank you again. From my heart – a happy faced friend – smiling and laughing...
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The following letter was addressed to the Hill Country Needs Council (aka Santa Claus) and dated December 16, 2011: Dear “Santa” & All his helpers: With hospital bill arriving from my recent knee replacement looking like part of the national debt, I had decided best to ignore the season & just enjoy the music & Charlie Brown specials. But then your “jolly elves” arrived today bearing not just gifts, but things I had needed or wanted. Needed bedroom shoes but decided food more urgent. Now I’m toasty warm in beautiful, red slippers, + a beautiful blue...
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