The Christmas of Near Despair
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Comment from roof35
I really like your story and see it was a winner. I find myself wondering where the presents came from. Was Mom just kidding? Or what? Anyway, it is a lovely story.
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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I really like your story and see it was a winner. I find myself wondering where the presents came from. Was Mom just kidding? Or what? Anyway, it is a lovely story.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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Thank you very much for the lovely review and kind compliments. It is so appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed my Christmas post from last year. Sending along my best to you and yours, Sally XOs....
Comment from Jay Squires
So Santa Claus came through after all? This is a joyous story. I loved it, but the ending confused me. Was there an unexpected windfall in your family that allowed for the layaways to be paid for? (I just now read your author note and see that it remained a mystery).
Your story is really well-written and inspiring.
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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So Santa Claus came through after all? This is a joyous story. I loved it, but the ending confused me. Was there an unexpected windfall in your family that allowed for the layaways to be paid for? (I just now read your author note and see that it remained a mystery).
Your story is really well-written and inspiring.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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Dear Jay, thanks so much for the wonderful review and for stopping by to read this. It's an older post but I'm so glad you enjoyed it and were able to review it. You're so kind. Sending along my best to you and yours as always, Sally XOs....
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written heart warming story about hardship at Christmas time is always a miserable time to see others enjoy Christmas without any cares while there us not much you can enjoy but there is always a chance of a miracle or surprise.
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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A very well-written heart warming story about hardship at Christmas time is always a miserable time to see others enjoy Christmas without any cares while there us not much you can enjoy but there is always a chance of a miracle or surprise.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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Thank you very much for the wonderful review and kind comments, dear Sandra. It is so appreciated and needed. Sending all my best to you and yours as always, Sally XOs.....
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Sweet! I wonder who the mystery wo/man was--must have been Santa--who else could sneak in your house! This is a charming story--lovely uplift sorely needed!
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2020
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Sweet! I wonder who the mystery wo/man was--must have been Santa--who else could sneak in your house! This is a charming story--lovely uplift sorely needed!
Comment Written 24-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2020
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Thank you for the lovely review and generous compliments, dear Liz. We never knew who had funded this although I suspected my mother wrote the tags. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs...
Comment from Wendy G
What a beautiful story! Some-one cared and showed compassion on the little children. I hope to be aware of any who might need a little "intervention" to help their Christmas dreams come true.
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2020
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What a beautiful story! Some-one cared and showed compassion on the little children. I hope to be aware of any who might need a little "intervention" to help their Christmas dreams come true.
Comment Written 24-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2020
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Thank you for the lovely review and kindest compliments, Wendy dear. Sending you my best today as always,
Sally XOs....
Comment from GE Parson
What a lovely Christmas remembrance! I have a few like yours in my memory cranium, and there have been years I didn't know where we where going to come up with any Christmas money; but somehow we always found a way to have presents under the tree
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2020
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What a lovely Christmas remembrance! I have a few like yours in my memory cranium, and there have been years I didn't know where we where going to come up with any Christmas money; but somehow we always found a way to have presents under the tree
Comment Written 23-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2020
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Thank you for the lovely review and kind comments, dear GE. It's so appreciated. Sending you my best today as always,
Sally :)
Comment from robyn corum
Sally,
Not only is this a wonderful memory and a wonderful story to share - it's an encouragement to the rest of us to remember others at this time of the year - to try to make dreams come true for families who may be less fortunate. Thanks so much!
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2020
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Sally,
Not only is this a wonderful memory and a wonderful story to share - it's an encouragement to the rest of us to remember others at this time of the year - to try to make dreams come true for families who may be less fortunate. Thanks so much!
Comment Written 23-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2020
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Thank you for the lovely review and kind compliments. It is so appreciated. Sending you my best today as always,
Sally :)
Comment from Dawn Munro
Oh Sally! What a sad, but wonderful story, especially since the explanation for the sudden change of moods is in your notes. Yes, Santa surely is as Santa does. :)
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2019
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Oh Sally! What a sad, but wonderful story, especially since the explanation for the sudden change of moods is in your notes. Yes, Santa surely is as Santa does. :)
Comment Written 26-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2019
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Thank you, dear Dawn. This is my oldest Christmas memory from 1961. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xo
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My best back to you! Sorry for the late reply. :)
Comment from dragonpoet
What a nice Christmas story. It sounds like a beautiful tree and I guess your optimism made the holiday come true.
Congrats on the contest win.
Keep writing
Merry Christmas
Joan
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2019
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What a nice Christmas story. It sounds like a beautiful tree and I guess your optimism made the holiday come true.
Congrats on the contest win.
Keep writing
Merry Christmas
Joan
Comment Written 23-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2019
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Than you, dear Joan. I'm so pleased you enjoyed my childhood memory and Christmas miracle.
Sending you my best as always,
Sally xo
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As always, my pleasure, Sally.
Joan
Comment from Iza Deleanu
What a beautiful and emotional story and indeed only around Christmas you can see and feel hope, joy, and miracles. Congrats on the well deserved win.
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2019
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What a beautiful and emotional story and indeed only around Christmas you can see and feel hope, joy, and miracles. Congrats on the well deserved win.
Comment Written 22-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2019
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Thank you, Iza. Your wonderful review and generous six star rating is a gift. I appreciate your continued kindness and encouragement in my writing.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xo
