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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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The Christmas Trip I remember the excitement, As we planned our Christmas trip. How I sat upon my suitcase, So my dad could make it zip! He tied the cases to the back Of our nineteen-forty Ford, With the biggest full of presents. Then the family climbed on board. We were headed to my grandmas, About fifty miles away. Looking forward to the visit And the coming holiday. Though the road was rough and bumpy, We were happy as could be, As we sang our favorite carols And talked of grandma's tree. Her ornaments were lovely. They were also very old And we enjoyed their history, In the stories that she told. Long after dark, when we arrived And the table was all set, The feast she put before us, We would not soon forget. Then afterwards, the men went out To carry all the luggage in. When they returned, we saw at once, Their look of great chagrin. The largest case had broken loose And our presents were all lost. It made us all feel very sad, Not because of what they cost, But the sweet anticipation Of each persons joy to see All the special gifts we'd chosen, To place beneath the tree. Grandma went to the piano And some carols began to play. When once we started singing, It just chased our blues away. For we were all together there. Many blessings we could see. Perhaps someone needed presents For their Christmas, more than we! Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (12-13-2002 10:27 PM).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
How sad, Betty but what a lovely attitude. A lovely memory of your grandma. Love, Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: Thanks for responding. It wasn't as sad as it sounds, as once we got over our initial disappointment, we had a wonderful Christmas even without presents. It was a good lesson, as we discovered they are a small part of what Christmas is! Betty Lou Hebert |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Dearest Betty, this is so vintage! I love it so much coz u set christmas in the right mood for sharing and giving, not only materially, but spiritually too! many Hugs Michelle If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues™ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Michelle: Thanks a lot for your remarks. Strangely, or perhaps not, that Christmas has stuck in my memory as one of the best ever. Betty Lou Hebert |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
Christmas is about people and faith as you so aptly described here Betty. Well written my friend. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
Betty, your family truly did get a small taste of the true meaning of Christmas it seems. We all are guilty of forgetting the greatest gift ever given and why we even celebrate that special day. So wonderful that your family was blessed with seeing all the other gifts of just being together. Hugs, Juls |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
pegasus111: Thanks for your response. I agree, that was such a special Christmas for us, as we focused on it's true meaning and the sharing of it together. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Juls: Thanks for reading and appreciate your remarks. This lesson learned at an early age, has enhanced each Christmas since. Betty Lou Hebert |
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