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The Angel Tree |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart 
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There I was, same old story, rushing to buy things, for other people, who didn't need nor want them, Sometimes I see the whole thing, ridiculous, buying for people, who are already blessed to have, why should THEY get MORE? Anyway, in the middle of all the stress, the hustle and bustle, I was looking for Christmas lights, In the Christmas section of the store, Its fun and happy to look at all the new decorations, as the Christmas music is playing,Christmas was feeling the same as any other day, Don't get me wrong, I love Christmas, I love giving, the love, friends and family, the romance of it all, But to FEEL Christmas is what I desired, There next to the lights, an angel tree, I looked at all the names, one by one, their ages, I couldn't stop, tears were rolling, streaming down my cheeks, Knowing the kind of Christmas these children would be having, while I am blessed with so much, Every name was precious to me, every wish to Santa, how I wished, I had a million dollars, I would be their santa, giving to all of them, making their wishes come true, There was one card, that had fallen, down inside the tree, I thought , no one would see it, and this child would be left out, It was meant for me to get her name, ASHLEY, seven years old, tears came once again, I remember when I was seven, a little girl with the same big wishes, but there were no angel trees then, only used toys to choose from, I was happy with that, knowing someone cared, now it was my turn to give that same love back that was given to me years ago, ASHLEY, I took her card, began filling her list, and then some, I had always wanted a daughter, now I get to buy for one, Christmas was filling my heart, the joy, the happiness of giving, love was pouring out, I could feel the true spirit, She loves Dora The Explorer, so I wrapped all of her goodies in paper with Dora, and I am yet to deliver them, I can imagine the smile, the happiness on her face, as I was wrapping them, Someday she will know that someone out there cared for her, someone gave her love, and she will give love to another child on an angel tree, that is the true gift that keeps on giving, Christmas is giving, giving with love, I found Christmas at Wal-mart, it wasn't wrapped with ribbons or bows, it was the angel tree, The angel tree blesses both, the giver, and the receiver, so many pass it by, depriving themselves of a gift, Don't deprive yourself, pick a name, I wasn't the angel, the angel was the TREE itself, giving me a chance to give, Making my dream come true, to be Mrs. Santa, and to FEEL Christmas, For what Christmas was really meant to be....To Give! To LOVE! "May You feel the realness of Christmas inside your heart, for Christmas and for Christmas's to come" "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take - but by the moments that take our breath away." [This message has been edited by A Romantic Heart (12-03-2005 12:25 PM).] |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
True Angels are among us .... it starts with such, a romantic heart ... a giving spirit has thee! CT A word in hand is worth two in a hush ... CTOwen/05 |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
Thank you Ctowen~that was sweet of you to say so, We could all be angels if we just open up our hearts to give love! Have a Merry Christmas! ~ARh "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take - but by the moments that take our breath away." |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Dora does seem to be in the lead with the little girls this year..  ARH..you are a good person. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
Thank you Susan, you are a kind person to say so, I just wished all the children would have a great Christmas, it is the season of magic and love. I loved the movie "Polar Express" I cried while watching it. And a "Merry Christmas" to You and yours! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
And the spirit of Christmas is in the giving... and you romantic heart shall be rewarded tenfold. You have made one little girl very very happy. And put tears in the eyes of child inside of me. Heart hugs~Nancy ~Let peace begin with me... |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
A fine telling of a beautiful happening..but then that is and always will be... you...kindly caring....lovingly giving..enjoyed this and the message it sends...thank you.. Goldenrose. Desire for nothing except desirelessness,hope for nothing except to rise above all hopes, want nothing and you will have everything.avatar Meher Baba. |
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