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“Christmas With Friends”

by Sandra Bennett
TCF

25 Dec
The snowflakes are lovely,
Though ‘Snowmen’ are few;
Fond mem’ries sustain us,
Now isn’t that true?
Recall the huge mantle
All hung with our socks?
We played on the floors
With our dolls and our blocks.
The popcorn we strung wrapped
Around the whole tree;
The games that we played
Aren’t on your TV.
We all could play checkers,
Or skate or jump rope;
Our simple lives thrived
On much kindness and hope.
The foods were all splendid–
Sweet holiday fare–
We dine like that daily
With never a care.
The REAL CHRISTMAS taught us
to follow a Star;
We’ve traveled great pathways
And now here we are.
We sing Alleluias
The praise never ends;
But nothing compares with
The LOVE of our FRIENDS.
We’re blest to have found this
Our haven of joy,
God bless you….be thankful
For one tiny Boy.”
~ Harriette Winters ~ 

Blessings ~ God has blessed me with you dear folks who read, pray and comment on this blog. You have made these past long months bearable. May God hold you in His righteous right hand of mercy, grace and love now and forever. Amen ~

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  1. Ragamuffin Gal says

    January 1, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    Beautiful ~ just beautiful. My two words for 2012 are blessed and grace.
    Love to you dear, always ~ Katie

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  2. Lynne says

    December 31, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    Enjoyed the poem . . .

    I wish you a Good Morning and New Year . . .
    Be well . . .
    Love, Lynne

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  3. goatldi says

    December 31, 2011 at 4:35 am

    Sandra –

    It is you who have made my path with the Lord bearable to me. Thank you.

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  4. Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says

    December 30, 2011 at 1:00 pm

    You all have had snow?!? Not so much as a flake here!

    Your poem is wonderful!

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  5. cathy@home says

    December 30, 2011 at 4:22 am

    Sandra thank you for showing how sometimes I take a lot of things for granted including my Love always being there with me or vise versa. Learning to keep some special time for us.

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  6. KathyB. says

    December 28, 2011 at 9:29 am

    The poem is so true of my childhood, and most likely many others our age. Too much of anything is not really a good thing is it? But love, true love, there is never too much of that. I am praying for you , your loss of a true love here on earth is a very big loss, leaving a very big hole in your life & heart. No matter right now you will see him in eternity, right now he is missed dearly.Prayers for you Sandra.

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  7. ~from my front porch in the mountains~ says

    December 26, 2011 at 6:26 am

    I am little late but I do think I can still say, "Merry Christmas"!
    xo, misha

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  8. GLENDA CHILDERS says

    December 26, 2011 at 1:12 am

    Sending love.

    Fondly,
    Glenda

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  9. Lindah says

    December 26, 2011 at 12:34 am

    Just stopping in to say hello and Merry Christmas across the miles. Thank you for the gift of the poem. It is lovely. Evening has descended where you are… may you sleep deeply and peacefully and awaken refreshed and ready for the new day He is preparing for us. Amen. God bless.

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  10. Lady Farmer says

    December 25, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    Truly wishing I could be with you there at Thistle Cove Farm during this Blessed Season. I am with you in spirit, my friend, praying and praising God for you. You have blessed me so, and so many others, as well over these many months. May you feel the love and prayers of those of us who truly care and be blessed.
    "God bless us, every one!"

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  11. Sassafras and Winterberry says

    December 25, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    I love that poem. Thinking of you today. Continued prayers and strong blessings to you, my friend.
    Hugs,
    Courtney

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  12. Star says

    December 25, 2011 at 10:11 pm

    That's a lovely poem Sandra.
    I'm thinking of you today and hoping you're not feeling too sad.
    Blessings at Christmastime from Star.

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  13. Pom Pom says

    December 25, 2011 at 9:53 pm

    What a lovely (and very TRUE!) poem! I hope you had a little nap. Thinking of you and praying.

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  14. Sweet Magnolias Farm says

    December 25, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    Wishing you a Blessed Christmas Day Sandra !

    Love Sara

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  15. Whimsey Creations says

    December 25, 2011 at 9:06 pm

    I've been thinking about you today Sandra and said a prayer. Big hugs!

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  16. Patrice says

    December 25, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    Blessed Christmas!

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  17. Anonymous says

    December 25, 2011 at 6:04 pm

    Thank you, Sandra for creating a place of peace and loveliness for us to come and share life with you! Praying for you today… {hugs}

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