Monday, December 24, 2007
Mon 24 Dec 2007 Christmas Greetings
I can hardly believe it is Christmas time. The tree is up and whilst the boys moaned about decorating it, I smile internally as I hear perfectionist Dylan complaining that I can not put the beads up symmetrically. I see no much of myself in him and I understand his anger to a certain extent. The boys make us proud everyday and I am sure that should I not be around next Christmas, they will continue with the tradition of the tree and the excitement about the new decorations that are added each year. Strange how these thoughts hit me now at this time of the year and processing the emotions that come with the thoughts is a new learning. Each and every day could be the last day for us… yet we do not appreciate it until life gives us a ‘wake up’ call. To each and every one : We wish you a peaceful loving Christmas and for all non Christian people, spend the day with love in your heart.
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Each day is a miracle, if we just stop to notice - you are so right (for us Adam-ant is testimony).
So from the Hugos in sunny Pretoria to family Riddell, we wish you love and peace at this special time.
The BEST Christmas messages I have found are:
Christmas is the time to spread the message of love, harmony and peace. Of course it is a time to get showered with gifts and wishes, but in the midst of all the commercialism, we should not forget the real spirit of the Christmas. Here are some of the best message from known and unknown men that reminds us that Christmas is not only about fun and gifts, but of love and generosity.
He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.
Roy L. Smith
Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.
Peg Bracken
Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.
Calvin Coolidge
I truly believe that if we keep telling the Christmas story, singing the Christmas songs, and living the Christmas spirit, we can bring joy and happiness and peace to this world.
Norman Vincent Peale
Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us that we're here for something else besides ourselves.
Eric Sevareid
The only real blind person at Christmas-time is he who has no Christmas in his heart.
Helen Keller
Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.
Washington Irving
There is no name so sweet on earth, no name so sweet in Heaven,The name, before His wondrous birth, to Christ the Savior given.
George W. Bethune
The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.
Burton Hillis
Best of all, Christmas means a spirit of love, a time when the love of God and the love of our fellow men should prevail over all hatred and bitterness, a time when our thoughts and deeds and the spirit of our lives manifest the presence of God.
George F. McDougall
Christmas is not in tinsel and lights and outward show. The secret lies in an inner glow. It's lighting a fire inside the heart. Good will and joy a vital part. It's higher thought and a greater plan. It's glorious dream in the soul of man.
Peterson,
The Art of Living"My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?"Bob Hope"What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace."
Agnes M. Pharo
Hi Alida,
Long time I haven't been to your blog but have been travelling quit a lot lately. Around this time of the year one starts thinking of people you really care about and you want them to live a happy and carefree live. I know your life is now not carefree but can read from your mails your are a happy family and it will strenghten your personal lives, whatever happens.
I wish you, your family and all your friends a Merry Christmas!
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