Christmas Tears
Little Emily won’t be celebrating Christmas
There won’t be lights flashing on her tree
No reason to hang ornaments or mistletoe
No desire to find presents wanting to be free
Santa won’t be climbing down her chimney
No reason for holiday cards or festive cheer
Mommy is protecting kids from other nations
Tonight Emily will be shedding Christmas tears
Image from Favim.com
Inspired be my favorite Christmas songs “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” and Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You.”
My deepest thanks and heart felt wishes go out to all the men and women who won’t be home for Christmas.
Happy Holidays
Be safe.
Beautiful
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Thanks
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So sad and beautiful. Merry Christmas
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Thanks. Merry Christmas.
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Little Emily with a doll in her hand and darkness in her eyes..
Happy Christmas..
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Thank you for stoppng by to read. Happy holidays and wishing a wonderful 2016 for you and yours
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Wish you too a great new year ahead 🙂
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Thanks
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Very touching! Few words, so much meaning
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Thanks Monica.
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Beautifully written and a very good reminder about what sacrifices are being made for our way of life.
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Thanks. Well said. Thanks for stopping by.
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Happy Christmas 🙂
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Thank you. I wish you and yours the very best in this holiday season
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Thanks for reminding me just how lucky and blessed I am and how we all need to remember those who are sacrificing for us all. Merry Christmas and God Speed to all the Men and Women serving our country all across this grand planet. XOXO
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We are blessed aren’t we? Thank you for contributing wonderful thoughts to this post. I always feel special when you stop by.
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You sure know how to flatter a girl. 🙂
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Smiling.
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Reblogged this on wwwpalfitness.
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Thank you so muc Paul. Have a merry Christmas.
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You’re welcome:) You too
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Thanks
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You’re welcome:)
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We all need to be reminded of this. Thank you x
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Thank you for stopping by to read and comment. Happy holidays
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Couldn’t agree more…prayers for all those serving and special thoughts for their families here at home.
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Smiling. Well said my friend. Thank you for stopping by to contribute your wonderful thoughts to this post. Happy holidays to you and yours.
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Poignant reminder…thank you and Merry Christmas!
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Thanks. So, happy that you dropped by. Merry Christmas to you and yours. And I wish you a happy and healthy 2016.
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Ach, pulling at my heart strings here!
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Damn, my objective was to yank them.
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Beautiful! Thanks.
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Thank you for stopping by
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Hope you had a wonderful Holiday. I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award.
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Christmas great. Rang in 2016 with the flu. Maybe you didn’t notice I have a stupid little monkey icon on my home page advising I don’t participate in awards. Need to use my time to query literary agents for my books and Hollywood for my screenplays (and to complete my next project as well). Thanks for thinking of me. I hope you’re not offended. Have a great day.
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Not a problem. Believe me I understand you… since it’s very time consuming.
. My whole household is fighting this flu, I’m trying hard not to catch it myself. Hope you feel better!
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Please do everything to avoid it. I have ignored my blog for two days, so I had to come back today, but honestly, I am reading this forehead full of sweat, eyes teary and puffy. Looking at my worst. Wish no one goes throught this. Let me tell you this gesture of offering the award brightened my miserabe day. Thanks so much for that.
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Too many children pay too heavy a price while their parents defend the various countries in the world. This poem places this sentiment in a beautiful perspective. It actually choked me up. Time to read it, AGAIN!
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Thanks so much. We always think about the sacrifices of these men and women and we forget about their families.
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So moving. So grateful for our military and their families who are holding down the fort while they are serving. I’ve always considered them the true heroes of today. ❤️
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Me too Carisa. They are the heroes we should look up to. So, happy you stopped by.
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So true!! I’m so glad you wrote this post today! Thank you! Hope you have s great day! 🙂
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Smiling. You are a special person. When I talk to you my linings are always silver.
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You always know the exact words to make me smile. Thank you! My linings are gold when I talk to you 😉 ❤️
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Aw, you out clevered me. You are too sweet.
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Awe, I didn’t know you commented on these. I looked in my email and saw it! You’re the absolute best 🙂 ❤️
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Smiling Thanks
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Hey, that’s not fair. My Russian Roulette does not allow comments. Who should I comp[lain to? Your fans need to comment.
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Haha.. I’ve never had comments open on that piece. It’s such a personal piece. I’ve grown emotionally since I wrote it.
Just for you I’ll open up the comment section. Don’t feel you need to come and comment.
I’ve thought recently about opening comments. Several people have asked me if I would. I’ve felt my hands have been covered in blood because of it. The guilt almost ruined me. However, the blood is washing off my hands now. 🙂
Life is crazy… You can be the best person you know how to be but if someone else wants to pull you into their hellish schemes… You must play or it may mean your life. Thank you for taking such an interest in my work. Your one of my blessings this year! Thank you 🙂 ❤️
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You have been an inspirational blessing for me as well. I understand and respect you not wanting comments. But I am going to comment anyway. lol Thanks
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;). You’ve been an inspiration to me too. I love your posts when you encourage questions and answers. It shows you care what people have to say. 🙂 ❤️
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Of course I do. We should all be inspiring any supporting each other. I do care.
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I commented. Thank you so much. You make me feel special.
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Very nice! 🙂
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Thanks
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A timely reminder in these lovely sentiments Thank you.
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Thanks Robyn. And thank you for stopping by to read.
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Beautifully expressed and written. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with friends and family
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Thank you. And thanks for stopping by to read. I think I will pay you a visit. Have a wonderful Christmas and wishing you and yours a happy and healthy 2016.
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What a lovely tribute. Merry Christmas.
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Thanks for stopping by. Merry Christmas.
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This is so heartbreaking and people need to be more appreciative of the sacrifices that these men and women are making. Just beautiful. Thanks for the follow. I look forward to reading your blog and getting to know you my new friend👌🏼 Merry Christmas to you and your family.
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And their families, too. Thanks for stopping by to contribute your warm thoughts. Greatly appreciated. As for my blog, there is a little poetry, some writing posts, Devil Girl (erotica), and the rest is comical. We will becaome familiar since I will also be stopping by your page. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
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Yes, their families as well! ok, cool! Great, come on by :0) Thank you~Merry Christmas!
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Here I am drinking a glass of wine, the cat stepped on the keyboard and I think I lost one of your comments. So sorry. So, if you no response on something you kow why. Blame it on the feline or the wine. lol
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No worries! Lol, I will be popping a bottle myself soon :0)
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LOL Imagine our comments in a couple of hours. Spell check won’t save me.
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No shit! Lol! I didn’t catch your name??
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Sorry about that. Andrew
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Well, I’m embarrassed because I remembered as I sent off the message 😦 Nice to meet you. I am writing a piece as I type you. This is such a great place to meet amazing people!
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Blogville is the perfect place to meet people and to get inspired. And I am so happy that we met.
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Okay, thank you! I’ll check it out. Likewise my new friend Andrew :o) Almost done then I can have a bottle. It’s considered glass right?
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Yeah, glass lol
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Beautiful!
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Aw thanks.
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Have a Merry Christmas! This is such a touching piece and a great reminder…you really hit the feelz every time you write.
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Merry Christmas to you and yours. I am so happy you appreciated this. Thanks for stopping by to read.
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Anytime! I love all of your posts!
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Thanks. I appreciate it.
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I’m glad!
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Beautiful. There are places that will say “Thank You” to the troops — but sometimes I doubt their sincerity. There is no doubt here. You hit my heart with this one (in a good way). Outstanding write. Thank you for sharing it.
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Your welcome. Aw, thank you for saying that. I dream of the day we don’t need troops in foreign lands. Thanks for stopping by to contribute to this post. I really appreciate it. I wish you and yours a festive holiday and happy and healthy 2016.
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This. This brought a lump to my throat. It is easy to be caught in my own drama, but then to think of those sacrificing on my behalf…and the people who love them and hurt because they are far away… Thank you for bringing it into perspective. Blessings to you for a sweet Christmas time, and a joyful 2016.
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Thank you so much for saying that. And thank you for taking out the time to visit me and cntribute your sweet thoughts to this post. I appreciate that. I wish you and yours a merry merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2016.
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It’s always the have nots
That brings it all home
It’s always a wake up call
That makes what we have more
As always Sheldon
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Sheldon you are right again. Thanks for stopping by.
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
EXCELLENT PRAY FOR BOTH MOMMIE AND DADDY! AND THEIR LITTLE GIRL–WHO SHOULDN’T BE DENIED A little CHRISTMAS!
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Thank you so much for the reblog. I appreciate it. Funny, you are the first person to comment on the person in the service being a Mommy. And thanks for your contributing your thoughtful words to this post. Enjoy the holidays. I hope you and yours have a happy and healthy 2016.
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That’s the way the story went. So I’m glad the WRITER put it that way! When I can I try to be both intelligent and thoughtful in my comments. Blessings to you and yours…for the Christmas season and way beyond it! 😀
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LOL Intelligent, thoughtful, and funnay as well. Thanks. Take care.
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DITTO…YOU ALSO! BEFORE NEXT YEAR??? 🙂
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Before next year
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Great tribute,emotive verses,you are so thoughtful and compassionate,Andrew!Best wishes to you 🙂
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Thank you so much for saying that. Best wishes to you and yours. And I hope you have a happy and healthy 2016
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The same to you Andrew!
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Thanks
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Reblogged this on An Unshielded Heart and commented:
What more can be said? A beautiful reminder to be mindful of those who weep this Christmas Day. Thank you for the reminder.
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Welcome. Rita, thank you so much for spreading these thoughts. It means so much to me. I wish you and yours a holiday season full of blessings.
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So important! So much to be thankful for.
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Yes, so many reasons to be grateful. Happy holidays.
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❤️❤️
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Can’t thank men and women who protect us enough. We’ll always short.
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So true. Thanks for stopping by to read. I wish you and yours a holiday season full of blessings.
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Thank you! Merry Christmas to you and yours too! Have a blessed one 🙂
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Thanks
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This is beautiful, I never thought of those soldiers, we hardly think about them and overlook the fact that there will be some children who would not be having their mom or dad with them on christmas eve. Thank you for sharing, tbh makes me feel blessed even more like I always say enjoy the littlest we are blessed with before we lose it. Every year when I would be at hostel at festivals, my mom would shed same tears and call me many times a day just to make me feel better and not miss home. oh, thanks again.
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Oh, thank you for contributing your kind thoughts to this post. Your mother really loved you. (Missed you too). Thanks for stopping by. I hope this holiday season brings many blessings to you and everyone you love.
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you are welcome and wish you the same. 🙂
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Thanks
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Reblogged this on KCJones.
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Thank yuo so much for sppreading this message. Happy holidays
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Sad, but also real, beautiful. and well stated. Merry Christmas to you.
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Thank you so much. Just read your post on the Spirit of Christmas 2015. I sighed. Beautiful. Profound. We share many of the same thoughts. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
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Thank you … a toast to the spirit of Christmas for all of humanity.
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Happy to toast to that.
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Clink!
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lol
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Reblogged this on Lisa Mari Egra.
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Thank you so much for spreading this message. I appreciate it. Happy holidays
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Min glede💕🤗Tusen takk🤗Ha en fin ferie💕Mange klemmer og masse kjærlighet💕Love Lisa💕
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A heartfelt tribute to all those who serve, forsaking their own families, their own children, to hold the lines, even offering themselves as final barricade, to protect those of us who stay home with our children. You’ve said what I feel. Thank you.
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Wonderfully expressed. Thank you for stopping by to contribute your profound thoughts to this post. I appreciate it. Happy Holidays
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I was deployed last Christmas, so I’m so glad to be home for this one. Thank you for remembering the troops. 🙂
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Sharon, did you notice the person deployed in the poem was a Mother. I wanted it to have a modern feel. So, happy you are home this year. I want our brave men & ladies to know they are not forgotten. Thanks for stopping by to contribute your thoughts, And more importantly, thank you for your sacrifices. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
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Aww, that really made me feel warm. I did notice that it was a mother and I love it more for it. Not that female sacrifice is greater than a male’s, it’s just that when people imagine Soldiers they see men. It’s important to remember that Soldiers fall under so many different categories. They all deserve recognition.
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Well expressed. All of you do.
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Reblogged this on Curious Queendom and commented:
Remember our Soldiers out there who are able to be home for the Holidays.
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Thanks for sharing this. I appreciate you helping me get this message out.
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It was a no brainer…. Thank you for sending the message in the first place.
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Wow Andrew… This is painfully beautiful ♡
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Ah, thanks. And thank you so much for reading.
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So beautiful and sad..
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Thanks for reading
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You’re welcome 😊
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beautiful and moving
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Thank you for stopping by to read.
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Beautiful Andrew posted here my friend http://wp.me/p4NphM-24h
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Thank you so much Ian. Hope you had warm and festive days.
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I did my post today in the morning said what l did on Christmas Day and have done for 13 years and before that I care homes for 4 more.
Today has been chilling and relaxing hope you had a good day my friend Ian
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Yes, I did. Thanks
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oh so poignant, a reminder indeed
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Thank you for reading this. I appreciate it.
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My brother is in the army, but luckily this year he is home.. I do know and understand these feelings all too well! May God’s hand be over all of them!!
What a sweet post!!
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What a sweet comment. His sacrifice is not forgotten.
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Thank you!! 🙂
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Reblogged this on Livedinitaly's Blog and commented:
Yes.
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Aw, thank you so much. I appreciate it.
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This is so beautiful, though with a sad undertone!
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Thank you for reading this. I appreciate it.
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