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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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Sharing Samantha ~Marge Tindal~ 1999 The little card that I took from the tree, did not require too much from me. Her name, her age, the size that she wore. Buy a gift and wrap it, take it back to the store. I conjured up visions in the head of mine, just who is Samantha, this child of nine? Who is this child, and where does she sleep? Does she lie warm at night, with no need to weep? Does she have enough to eat, so that she might grow? I pray that she does ... Oh, God, I hope so. Oh Christmas Eve when I go to bed, I'll have visions of Samantha dancing in my head. On Christmas morning, I truly think, a girl named Samantha, will look pretty in pink. I chose just one name from off that tree, But I'll go back, 'cause I know me. It made me feel good to buy for that kid ! A gift for Samantha, I'm so glad I did ! As you pause and look around you, and your blessings quite astound you ... Do yourself a favor, you really know you should ! Pick a name from the tree ... YOU'LL FEEL SO GOOD ! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *A special thanks to all of the places that have the trees with names of needy children on them...thanks for giving me a chance to share. ~Marge Tindal~ 1999 ------------------ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
What a super idea, haven't heard of that one before...brilliant...heck, I'd take the whole damn tree...  HUGS ------------------ Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
I do this every year and you're right it does give you a fuzzy warm feeling inside. Good poem. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
RainbowGirl - Those 'whole damn trees' can be found in the malls, the KMarts, the WalMarts and most major department stores. I can promise you ... it is so thrilling to imagine the eyes of a child lighting up on Christmas morn when the gifts are received. I'm a softie ... I always buy more than just the clothes or shoes that are suggested. Suffice it to say, there are MANY Samantha's out there with happy smiles come Christmas morn. Eloise - Yeah ! Warm and fuzzy is a GOOD description. Thanks for sharing from your heart with a child. ------------------ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Oh! This is precious! This is so much fun! I did this once at K mart. Also have an overseas child that I've had for 15 years.And visited him once. No greater joy! Glad you think so too Elizabeth |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Only one problem there - I live in the UK.. HUGS ------------------ Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Now little RainbowGirl - Find your local orphanage or just a needy kid on the street. Smile And I know you are ! ! ------------------ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Oooh, this is wonderful..I'd love to do something like this. Exellent work.  ------------------ *Krista Knutson* "When you start falling, who's gonna catch ya? I'm willing to betcha, it will be me." ~Faith Hill: It will be me~ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Alwye - Thank you for loving this idea. When you go out to do your Christmas shopping, look for the trees with the little tags and names on them ... here in the states, they are all around. Pick a name and let your heart give ... you will LOVE THE FEELING, I PROMISE. ------------------ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Great idea! I haven't seen that around here, though. Great poem too, Marge. ------------------ Denise |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
If you haven't tried it .... DO ! Your heart will GLOW~ ~*No matter what I search for ... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I have a grandchild, Samantha, that I enjoy buying for...and all the other wonderful things a little girl can do with her grandmother. Loved seeing this again! You are such a special sis!  |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Lovely ARCTIC WIND |
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