A True GIft

Yesterday my friend from work, I'll call her Lori, found out her Mom was very ill in Atlanta. Lori had no means to get there and made a plea via facebook.
Enter Debbie, who used to work at our office, but now works at another firm up the peninsula. Debbie and her husband, John, pooled their frequent flyer miles and flew Lori to Atlanta that day.
Lori was able to be with her Mom and family.
Lori's Mom passed away this morning which is very sad, but she had a great gift.
The gift of an angel named Debbie.
We need more angels like Debbie.

Raggedy Ann

Meet Raggedy Ann. My friend and confidant from many years ago. I was thinking the other day about past Christmases and wondered, what was the best Christmas I ever had.
I was five and we waited in the dark downtown, maybe. I'm not sure where we were. We were waiting to see Santa. I know this was the last time I truly believed that Santa was real.
After waiting what seemed like a really long time, I got to see HIM. Santa. I sat on his lap and he asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I told him I wanted a Raggedy Ann doll. I probably got a candy cane or something and we went on our way home.
Christmas morning we three had our stockings lined up with an apple, an orange, some candy and there in front of my stocking was Raggedy Ann! At the age of five, this was a miracle to me. Santa granted my wish!
Like I said, we shared secrets and she was my special friend.
44 years later -I still have her and the stocking that was made by my cousin, Susie that hangs at our fireplace now.
Yeah, I am an old softie. I get weepy this time of year. Certain carols make me teary eyed.
I've had a wonderful life and many joyous Christmases. My Raggedy Ann and stocking are just sentimental reminders of what a great childhood and life I've had.