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Desolation and hope reside on the same contour this time of year. Haggard nailed it: If we make it through December everything’s going to be alright I know.

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It will be alright. Faith makes it so. Merry Christmas, Al.

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Simply beautiful.

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Thank, you Jim. And thanks so much for reading.

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Thanks for reawakening some great memories. Christmas is different than the other holidays.

Merry Christmas Jenna to you and your family.

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Thank you, David. Merry Christmas to you and yours. May it be a time of peace and hope.

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Merry Christmas to you and yours, Jenna.

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A very merry Christmas to you, James. Thank you for your support and readership. I always appreciate seeing you in the comments!

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Very lovely Jenna, really insightful.

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Gosh, that's too kind. Thank you so much. Merry Christmas!

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Beautiful and true. Merry Christmas! Keep the faith. Loving reading all your posts.

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I appreciate this. Thank you for your kindness and for your writing, which I greatly enjoy. I hope you had a very merry Christmas!

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Such a beautiful and vivid rendering of the eternal wonder of Christmas, family, and the warmth of the human spirit. Thanks for framing these marvels in such a graceful way!

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Your generosity abounds, Dave. Thank you, my friend. Merry Christmas!!

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Merry Christmas, my friend!

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Jenna,

Thank you for kindling those childhood memories of Christmases past. As I was reading your essay my mind reach back to that green Columbia three star deluxe bike — the one dad said “maybe next year.” But there it was, standing beside our Christmas tree. It made an impression. Who knew that impression would last a lifetime?

May your Christmas be magical & memorable. Thank you & please keep writing.

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This is a very lovely thing to say. I didn't hear from you after the last post to I thought I'd lost you. Thank you, as always, for your support and encouragement. It means the world. Merry Christmas! I hope it's the kind of celebration worthy of a green Columbia three star deluxe.

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Awesome post!!! We love Werther’s Original!

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It's a classic sweet! Thanks, Jim. Merry Christmas.

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Thank you for giving new life to those memories. Ours may not be exactly the same, but the sentiment of family, love, peace, and wonder are shared with fondness. "He restores my soul."

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I hope those memories bring you warmth and hope for bright days ahead. Thank you for your support and for sharing your thoughts -- and may you have a very merry Christmas.

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Beautiful and true! Merry Christmas! Great job. Love reading your posts.

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I enjoyed a Werther’s Original’s with a cup of coffee while reading your thought-provoking post 😊. Thanks and Merry Christmas!

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