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My Christmas Wish for You

My Christmas Wish for You
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What makes up a “good Christmas,” in your book?  Some of my best memories include the reaction to a very special gift I have made or arranged. You just love to see someone light up with delight at your gift.  But other memories are of holidays that did not go well – and the special, unique or heartwarming experience that ensued. 

With those thoughts in mind, comes my Christmas wish for you.

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My Christmas Wish for You –  #518

As the Christmas holiday season approaches, I have a special wish for you.

May your days be spent making others feel good and may you receive in kind.

May you have a special Christmas project that puts to work one of the many gifts that have been conferred on you.

What is it that you do well? Knit . . . sew . . . play the piano or the tuba . . . fix things . . . raise money . . . talk comfortably with strangers . . . share your ideas through words, spoken or written?

Whatever your gift in life, may you have the opportunity to use it, to make the world a better place – in a large way, or a very small one. It all counts.

When you get home from shopping, may you have a warm welcome – from family, spouse, partner or a furry friend who loves you.

May you have an invitation to share a Christmas meal with others. And if you have no one, may you volunteer to work the holiday so someone with a family can spend the day home with them.

May you spread your love through your smile and your kindness and patience during this hectic Christmas season.

And when all is said and done, may you feel the true spirit of Christmas – peace on earth, or at least in your personal world, good will to men, and women too.

Merry Christmas

P.S.   

My mom, my husband and I attended Christmas Mass at the cathedral in Washington, DC.  As we were walking back to the car, we passed the church hall where hundreds of Christmas dinners were being served – and they were short of volunteer staffers.  We looked at each other and wordlessly decided – our Christmas dinner at home would have to wait. 

Hubby and I spent the entire afternoon serving, cleaning up and meeting some wonderful people who were not spending Christmas day alone, thanks to this event. Mom?  She became the instantaneous official hostess, visiting every table where she shared good cheer and smiles.  What a happy Christmas we had.

[Show #518]

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  1. Donna Resta says

    December 11, 2019 at

    What a wonderful holiday memory. You are such an inspiration to all who know you. Merry Christmas and thank you for being a part of my life.

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    • Annette Petrick says

      December 23, 2019 at

      We cherish the long-time tradition of spending time with you each holiday season.

      Reply
  2. Deb Mills says

    December 11, 2019 at

    I loved this so much! Thank you, Annette. For your heart, your writing, and your living life on ready for blessing.

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    • Annette Petrick says

      December 23, 2019 at

      Thank you sincerely for your thoughts, Deb.

      Reply
  3. Cathie Taylor says

    December 11, 2019 at

    Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!!!!💓🙏🏻💓

    Reply
  4. Liz says

    December 9, 2019 at

    Happy Holidays!! I hope you guys have a wonderfully festive season 🙂

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    • Annette Petrick says

      December 23, 2019 at

      So good to hear from you, Liz.

      Reply

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