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Wow Likanui! We're even more alike than I previously thought. Let's see...
Giligan's Island as youngsters, sailing, Jimmy Buffet and even fans of Jesus.
Pretty cool.
Please remember that today is not all about giving gifts and eating.
Yes, I am just happy to be able to spend it among friends and family, everyone safe and happy.
It is also a good time of year for those of us living in more northerly climes... the rebirth of springtime is on its way! Happy Yule, Merry Christmas, or whatever else you might celebrate this time of year...
That was beautiful Lei, My neice's dad died 2 days ago in a fiery car crash with 4 other people, and it makes you appreciate life with your own family all the more.
She is 5 and will never have the luxury of seeing her Father again!
Mele Kalikimaka to everyone everywhere from the Pacific NW. We're going to have our typical rainy Christmas eve and probably Christmas Day, too. May you all have a safe and wonderful holiday tomorrow with your family and friends.
The following was originally written in 2002 in an e-mail by a friend of mine. Each year I repost it because it's something that always reminds me of how lucky I am to have those around me.
May it do the same for each and every one of you.
Merry Christmas, HT.
A Holiday Thought From Someone with No Living Family
I wanted to leave you all with a holiday thought as you spend what is traditionally considered a family day with your family.
You may not always like your relatives and many times that dislike will be deserved. But the holiday season is the one time of year that people act like they are supposed to act.
It's the one time of the year that people behave as if they are the people they really think they should be.
I lost my mother at age four. I lost my father at age eleven and my legal guardian shortly after attaining my majority.
I can honestly say that I would dearly love the luxury of being able to have conflict with my parents like many of you do.
But alas, they are dead. So both conflict and love are impossible.
So, as someone that must spend holidays alone in a form of spiritual isolation, I give you a word of advice.
Spend a little extra time cherishing your relatives this year. And remember that time never offers us a second chance...at anything.
So what you put off saying or doing now may never get said or done.
So seize this precious moment and express a little more love or caring.
And when all else fails, fake it. Act as if you aren't angry and bitter. Because when you finally get over it, it may be too late to show you care.
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