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Avant, "
Very well-written "sometimes best gifts are not neatly wrapped placed..."
posted by
Bhaskar.ing
on December 19, 2006 at 3:38 AM
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Trying to comment but Rowan is fighting with me for the keyboard...
it's a good idea to bring some warmth to that gentleman's house
posted by
CringeintheUSA
on December 19, 2006 at 3:30 AM
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Mrs T
Thanks so much for reading. I hope your family has a wonderful holiday.
posted by
avant-garde
on December 18, 2006 at 12:13 PM
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Tanga
You are right, my friend. Thanks.
posted by
avant-garde
on December 18, 2006 at 12:13 PM
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Wiley
Thanks, my friend. You have a great holiday as well.
posted by
avant-garde
on December 18, 2006 at 12:12 PM
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Rumored
I think he would be more in touch with the spirit of what Christmas has become. People forget so easily and get irritable and short-tempered.
posted by
avant-garde
on December 18, 2006 at 12:12 PM
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Ciel
It wasn't their Christmas tree I was working on, but that is an interesting piece of trivia. Around here, the garbage trucks pick them up if they are set out before a certain date.
I did decided to follow that nudge, and it was a blessing. Thanks for the reading and have a wonderful time with your son.
posted by
avant-garde
on December 18, 2006 at 12:10 PM
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Justi
I forgot about your unfortunate experience and I appreciate your thoughtful comment. May your loved ones be close at heart this holiday season. Bless you.
posted by
avant-garde
on December 18, 2006 at 12:08 PM
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faholo
I'm afraid I've been ambiguous with the tree trimming details. I do tree work, and the trees I worked on were in his front yard. I did enjoy myself, though, despite the fact that they were not firs or spruce pines.
posted by
avant-garde
on December 18, 2006 at 12:02 PM
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mystic
Thanks for being so kind and gracious. I see that this place has lost its appeal for you. I hope that you are still writing and using your many talents. Merry Christmas to you as well.
posted by
avant-garde
on December 18, 2006 at 12:01 PM
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appleworks
Let me see. I'm not sure. I'm very fond of leopards. It was an easy job. Just a little trimming of a magnolia and a sugar maple.
posted by
avant-garde
on December 18, 2006 at 12:00 PM
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bel
I'm not sure it was a healing gesture, but maybe it caused him to reminisce a little.
posted by
avant-garde
on December 18, 2006 at 11:59 AM
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Chrome
Well, they did like the gesture, but their hearts weren't as open as I had been expecting. I guess it's hard dealing with this, with it being the anniversary of his son's death! What sorrow.
posted by
avant-garde
on December 18, 2006 at 11:58 AM
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Buddhanomore
Yes, very well said. Thanks.
posted by
avant-garde
on December 18, 2006 at 11:57 AM
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Wonderful post Avant - we should all remember the real reason for
Christmas and not to get caught up in the rush. Thanks for posting this.
Mrs T
posted by
Tanga
on December 18, 2006 at 9:03 AM
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Some of the best gifts do not cost a cent to give
posted by
Tanga
on December 18, 2006 at 12:17 AM
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They say if you do't have Christmas in your heart you aren't gonna find it
under any Christmas tree.
You've got it in your heart!
posted by
Whacky
on December 17, 2006 at 9:35 PM
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avant-garde
You are His great gift to that man my friend. God bless you and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
posted by
WileyJohn
on December 17, 2006 at 7:33 PM
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avant-..the best gifts sure don't come all neatly wrapped and placed under
a fake tree..God bless for what you are doing..
I have the feeling if Christ was to walk through one of our malls at this time, He'd overturn a few trees and upset a few displays, then quietly (or maybe loudly) say "I did not come for this."
posted by
Rumor
on December 16, 2006 at 8:28 PM
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Later on, do you go back and take the tree down, too?
No one here ever wants to do that part, and we still have a tree in mid-january sometimes!
Avant-garde, trust you to take notice of such a nudge! Parts... attunement... We all have Parts, and we also are Parts...!
posted by
Ciel
on December 16, 2006 at 8:02 PM
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Avant Gard
I know personally that is the most precious gift you could give to anyone who has lost sons or daughters is to share your own. God bless you. What difference does it make what day Christ was born? It is the fact that he was born. He was one for celebrating good things. All the blessed days in the Old Testament are still celebrated today. He would not like the commercialism except to the point giving reasonable amounts in memory of what the day represents. Good post as is always the case.
posted by
Justi
on December 16, 2006 at 6:53 PM
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Hi Avant! I hope you enjoyed trimming the tree as much
I enjoyed trimming someone's tree last week. A friend had a stroke and three of us went to her home to trim the tree. We had a wonderful time! Reaching out to others is always a time of joy for me! Bless you Avant and your family! Tomorrow is Gaudete Sunday, it means JOY so be joyful my friend, for Christmas is almost here. I think Jesus would enjoy celebrating Christmas day with you and yours!
faholo
posted by
faholo
on December 16, 2006 at 6:33 PM
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avant
I am glad you are able to step out of the box to receive His gifts, and to give them. I will miss your kindness and your wisdom. Thanks for all you have shared with me. A very Merry Christmas to you and Cameron and Sam, Luke, and Noah...Love, pam
posted by
MysticGmekeepr
on December 16, 2006 at 4:18 PM
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avant
do you have a favotite animal or creature? i want to try something.
good afternoon with the trees.
posted by
appleworks7
on December 16, 2006 at 8:58 AM
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Avant
Children have an amazing way of healing so many hurts!
posted by
bel_1965
on December 16, 2006 at 7:43 AM
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avant-garde
Your good deed is honorable! I have a feeling Christ will be shining his light upon you! Thank you for this food for thought!
posted by
Butterball
on December 16, 2006 at 7:41 AM
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Wow!
Excellent! Sometimes the gift's we give hurt the recipiant and only later do they appreciate the gift for what it is. Wake-up calls usually sting.
posted by
Budmannomore
on December 16, 2006 at 7:35 AM
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