“The most effective medicine here on this Earth is unconditional love.” – unknown
I woke up this morning thinking of two types of people working on Christmas Eve. Healthcare workers and pastors. The former must be so discouraged to see the Omicron fears and anticipate the number of people who might overflow their beds.
And the latter must be so disappointed to see the Omicron fears, knowing that it’ll keep people away from services and reduce the number of people in their pews on Christmas Eve.
Growing up in a pastor’s house, Christmas Eve was a big deal. It was a chance to celebrate with the congregation and whoever else came along the hope, peace and magic of a story. It was a chance to hear silence because regardless of anyone’s particular beliefs, it is a day we close our stores and change our schedules.
It makes me wish on this day where our bodies might not be able to go where we want to be, that at least our hearts can be in the right place. May the spirit of Christmas with its hope, peace and generosity fill us wherever we are!
“It makes me wish on this day where our bodies might not be able to go where we want to be, that at least our hearts can be in the right place. May the spirit of Christmas with its hope, peace and generosity fill us wherever we are!” . . . my prayer for our world, our nation, and you and your precious two little ones this Christmas Wynne . . . Merry Christmas!
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Thank you, Fred! Merry Christmas to you!
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Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas!
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Merry Christmas to you, Tamara! I feel grateful to have met you this year!
Sending my best – Wynne
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I feel the same way too! I’m very grateful to have met you! Have a wonderful time with your family!
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There is something about being in a church during Christmas and hearing the soul-soothing music sung by the church choir that is so magical. I hear you on the inevitable but necessary disappointment of not gathering as a congregation this year.
Here’s to a merry Christmas despite the distance and wishing for a more positive year next year.
Hope you and your family has a great one! 🎄🙏💕
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Oh, you describe it so well, Ab. I thought I’d take my kids to a small service but with the little one not vaccinated or very good about wearing his mask, I just couldn’t do it! Yes – a more positive year next year for sure!
Hope you and your family has a great one too! ❤
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🙏💕
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Hope omicron doesn’t let the Christmas spirit down.
Merry Christmas, Wynne.
And a wonderful new year
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Thank you for that great wish! Happy holiday wishes to you, Ritish!
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Thank you, Wynne. Wishing you and your family a safe and blessed Christmas ❤
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Thank you, Rosaliene! So grateful to have met you this year. Sending my warmest wishes to you and your family! Merry Christmas!
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Thank you, Wynne. Your last paragraph touch my heart.
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*touched my heart – Merry Christmas! ❤️
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Thank you, Nancy! So grateful to have met you this year! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and sending my best – Wynne
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Beautifully said, “It makes me wish on this day where our bodies might not be able to go where we want to be, that at least our hearts can be in the right place.”
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Thanks, Chaya! Wishing you and yours a beautiful holiday season!
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Lovely reflection, Wynne! Merry (belated) Christmas to you! 🙂
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Thank you, Betsy! So grateful to have met you this year. Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and wishing you an awesome 2022!
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Thank you, Wynne. And the same to you. 🙂
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Did you see that I posted the “love tips” from 5-10 year olds? https://wynneleon.wordpress.com/2021/12/26/humor-dec-26/ 🙂
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Missed it! Thanks for calling it to my attention!
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