The Christmas of Near Despair
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Comment from Contests
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2019
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 A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry. |
Comment Written 22-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2019
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Thank you, dear committee! This is an incredible honor! I appreciate your recognition and the award of seven stars!
Sending you my best today as always, and blessings for Christmas,
Sally :))
Comment from rwilliam
This is deserving of awards and stars! SUCH a great story!
You did an amazing job of setting the scene. I felt like I was experiencing it with you.
What great writing! Somehow, you captured the essence of Christmas and put it in this story! ~WOW~
I loved that you all slept around the tree, enjoying the smell. I LOVE to do that as well.
Your description of your mom's heart...I could relate. That is exactly how I am.
Great story and memory. Thank you for sharing it!
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2019
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This is deserving of awards and stars! SUCH a great story!
You did an amazing job of setting the scene. I felt like I was experiencing it with you.
What great writing! Somehow, you captured the essence of Christmas and put it in this story! ~WOW~
I loved that you all slept around the tree, enjoying the smell. I LOVE to do that as well.
Your description of your mom's heart...I could relate. That is exactly how I am.
Great story and memory. Thank you for sharing it!
Comment Written 16-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2019
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Thank you so much for the outstanding review and generous six stars. It is so honoring. I'm glad you enjoyed my oldest Christmas memory from 1961.
Sending you my best today as always, and blessings for Christmas,
Sally xo
Comment from Ulla
Awe, Sally, this is such and endearing story. Yes, I'm sure you're right that some of your neighbours had learned about your plight and came to the rescue. That's what it should all be about. I loved the story, and good luck. Ulla xxx
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2019
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Awe, Sally, this is such and endearing story. Yes, I'm sure you're right that some of your neighbours had learned about your plight and came to the rescue. That's what it should all be about. I loved the story, and good luck. Ulla xxx
Comment Written 12-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2019
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Thank you very much for the excellent review of my oldest Christmas memory. It is so appreciated. Sending you my best today as always, and blessings for Christmas,
Sally xoxo
Comment from LaRosa
It is wonderful to read of the true love meaning of Christmas now and then. Your family story instilled a feeling of childish sadness mixed with innocent hope. Santa truly did know where you lived.
I'm happy to see the good response and great ALL TIME BEST award, Sally. It is well deserved.
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2019
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It is wonderful to read of the true love meaning of Christmas now and then. Your family story instilled a feeling of childish sadness mixed with innocent hope. Santa truly did know where you lived.
I'm happy to see the good response and great ALL TIME BEST award, Sally. It is well deserved.
Comment Written 12-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2019
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Dear LaRosa, thank you for the marvelous review and generous six stars. It is so appreciated. This is my oldest Christmas memory, and a dear one. Sending you my best today as always, and blessings for Christmas,
Sally xoxo
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
This is really good Sally. It sounds similar to some Christmases I had growing up. We were just glad to get stockings filled with fruit, nuts, and that delicious hard candy that can't be duplicated. I think that we might have got a small toy in the stocking too. I enjoyed reading this well written work. Well done!
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2019
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This is really good Sally. It sounds similar to some Christmases I had growing up. We were just glad to get stockings filled with fruit, nuts, and that delicious hard candy that can't be duplicated. I think that we might have got a small toy in the stocking too. I enjoyed reading this well written work. Well done!
Comment Written 11-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2019
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Thank you so much, dear Jeffrey. Your kind review is so encouraging and appreciated.
Sending you my best today as always, and blessings for Christmas,
Sally :)
Comment from BeasPeas
What a nice story, Sally. I think in prior generations we weren't so consumed with stuff, but all kids looked forward to one special gift. I know that I did. Parents did their best to provide one big one with multiple small, cheaper gifts. We were all tickled pink with our presents. Your piece is well written and brings back memories for me. Marilyn
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2019
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What a nice story, Sally. I think in prior generations we weren't so consumed with stuff, but all kids looked forward to one special gift. I know that I did. Parents did their best to provide one big one with multiple small, cheaper gifts. We were all tickled pink with our presents. Your piece is well written and brings back memories for me. Marilyn
Comment Written 11-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2019
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Ah, thank you, Marilyn. I'm glad you enjoyed my Christmas memory and contest entry. Your kind review is so appreciated.
Sending you my best today as always and blessings for Christmas,
Sally xo
Comment from poetwatch
This a very good Christmas memory, Sally. :) The joys of Christmas have always been one of the happiest times to share the love that our hearts hold. Yet not every one has a happy Christmas with presents to spare. But to have a family that cares and to share love with one another is beautiful. This is a good entry for the Share your Story contest.
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2019
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This a very good Christmas memory, Sally. :) The joys of Christmas have always been one of the happiest times to share the love that our hearts hold. Yet not every one has a happy Christmas with presents to spare. But to have a family that cares and to share love with one another is beautiful. This is a good entry for the Share your Story contest.
Comment Written 11-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2019
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Thank you, dear poet. Your kind review is greatly appreciated. Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xo
Comment from Sugarray77
This is a wonderfully written story, Sally. Heart wrenching to be sure, but well told. I was very happy to see that you woke to presents and a special Christmas blessing!!
Melissa
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2019
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This is a wonderfully written story, Sally. Heart wrenching to be sure, but well told. I was very happy to see that you woke to presents and a special Christmas blessing!!
Melissa
Comment Written 11-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2019
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Thank you so much, dear Melossa. This is my oldest Christmas memory and so glad you enjoyed it. Sending you my best today as always and blessings for Christmas,
Sally xoxo
Comment from Hitcher
I'm sure there will be many on site who will in their own ways be able to relate to your story Sal. The finances of the family would get mentioned on occasion in our home as a precursor to Santa's arrival. Especially if my parents had had a bad year... which in tail would send shock-waves through us kids. Santa never let us down though, like you said Santa is as Santa does. Nice!
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2019
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I'm sure there will be many on site who will in their own ways be able to relate to your story Sal. The finances of the family would get mentioned on occasion in our home as a precursor to Santa's arrival. Especially if my parents had had a bad year... which in tail would send shock-waves through us kids. Santa never let us down though, like you said Santa is as Santa does. Nice!
Comment Written 10-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2019
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Thank you so much, Hitch. I appreciate the kind review and fellowship in my suffering. It is so appreciated. Sending you my best today as always, and blessings for Christmas.
Sally :)
Comment from Loren .
Hmm, I'm wondering why joy-joy just happened to have shiny blonde hair. Could it be your faith reminded the giver of who is was that brought hope and faith and yes, joy into this Christmas day. Love the story, the sentiment and how it causes us to reflect on the true meaning of this sacred time of year. Best of luck in the contest. Loren
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2019
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Hmm, I'm wondering why joy-joy just happened to have shiny blonde hair. Could it be your faith reminded the giver of who is was that brought hope and faith and yes, joy into this Christmas day. Love the story, the sentiment and how it causes us to reflect on the true meaning of this sacred time of year. Best of luck in the contest. Loren
Comment Written 10-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2019
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Yes, you're right. I think Joy-Joy was on layaway and someone graciously paid the final payment. My mom always called me Sally Gal. Every gift was appropriate and all the clothes fit. It looked random at first, but I was six; full of childlike faith and optimism. Years later, I asked her if she knew where the gifts had come from and still maintained her silence. I really don't think she knew who it was. Anyway, so good to see you, Loren. Thank you for the lovely review. Blessings to you and yours, especially at Christmas!!
Sally xo
