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  Eilene

  over 1 year ago

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  Yule is the holiday that arrives each year at the Winter Solstice this year December 22nd. It is the day the Light is born. The Lord is born of the Lady, and as the Sun Child or Child of Promise, returns to life from the realm of the dead, he will grow through youth and into manhood during the waxing year. The occasion of the Solstice marks an end..and a beginning. Like life itself. The old year ends…the new year begins, and it is the official start of Winter. A time to take stock of the past, and plan for the future.
  
  

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  craigw

  over 1 year ago

  26874 Comments

  Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
  Craig

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  RAMBO_911

  over 1 year ago

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  Twisted_dispatcher

  over 1 year ago

  2160 Comments

  Hope you have a Merry Christmas as well!!!! Thanks for brightening my day by leaving me messages!!! Stay Safe out there!!!!!

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  Eilene

  over 1 year ago

  18370 Comments

  Gospel According to Saint Luke
  
  
  And it came to pass, that when they were there, her days were accomplished, that she should be delivered. [7] And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him up in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. [8] And there were in the same country shepherds watching, and keeping the night watches over their flock. [9] And behold an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the brightness of God shone round about them; and they feared with a great fear. [10] And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, that shall be to all the people:
  
  
  [11] For, this day, is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David. [12] And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger. [13] And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God, and saying: [14] Glory to God in the highest; and on earth peace to men of good will. [15] And it came to pass, after the angels departed from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another: Let us go over to Bethlehem, and let us see this word that is come to pass, which the Lord hath shewed to us.
  

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  Eilene

  over 1 year ago

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  I know this is a long post, but with our soldiers leaving the Middle East and Christmas coming, I thought this poem is appropriate.
  
  
  Don’t forget the soldiers
  
  
  TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS,
  HE LIVED ALL ALONE,
  IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF
  PLASTER AND STONE.
  
  
  I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY
  WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE,
  AND TO SEE JUST WHO
  IN THIS HOME DID LIVE.
  
  
  I LOOKED ALL ABOUT,
  A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE,
  NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS,
  NOT EVEN A TREE.
  
  
  NO STOCKING BY MANTLE,
  JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND,
  ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURES
  OF FAR DISTANT LANDS.
  
  
  WITH MEDALS AND BADGES,
  AWARDS OF ALL KINDS,
  A SOBER THOUGHT
  CAME THROUGH MY MIND.
  
  
  FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT,
  IT WAS DARK AND DREARY,
  I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER,
  ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY.
  
  
  THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING,
  SILENT, ALONE,
  CURLED UP ON THE FLOOR
  IN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME.
  
  
  THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE,
  THE ROOM IN SUCH DISORDER,
  NOT HOW I PICTURED
  A UNITED STATES SOLDIER.
  
  
  WAS THIS THE HERO
  OF WHOM I'D JUST READ?
  CURLED UP ON A PONCHO,
  THE FLOOR FOR A BED?
  
  
  I REALIZED THE FAMILIES
  THAT I SAW THIS NIGHT,
  OWED THEIR LIVES TO THESE SOLDIERS
  WHO WERE WILLING TO FIGHT.
  
  
  SOON ROUND THE WORLD,
  THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY,
  AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATE
  A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY.
  
  
  THEY ALL ENJOYED FREEDOM
  EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR,
  BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS,
  LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE.
  
  
  I COULDN'T HELP WONDER
  HOW MANY LAY ALONE,
  ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVE
  IN A LAND FAR FROM HOME.
  
  
  THE VERY THOUGHT
  BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE,
  I DROPPED TO MY KNEES
  AND STARTED TO CRY.
  
  
  THE SOLDIER AWAKENED
  AND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE,
  'SANTA DON'T CRY,
  THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE;
  
  
  I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM,
  I DON'T ASK FOR MORE,
  MY LIFE IS MY GOD,
  MY! COUNTRY, MY CORPS.'
  
  
  THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER
  AND DRIFTED TO SLEEP,
  I COULDN'T CONTROL IT,
  I CONTINUED TO WEEP.
  
  
  I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS,
  SO SILENT AND STILL
  AND WE BOTH SHIVERED
  FROM THE COLD NIGHT'S CHILL.
  
  
  I DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE
  ON THAT COLD, DARK, NIGHT,
  THIS GUARDIAN OF HONOR
  SO WILLING TO FIGHT.
  
  
  THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER,
  WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE,
  WHISPERED, 'CARRY ON SANTA,
  IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY, ALL IS SECURE.'
  
  
  ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH,
  AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT.
  'MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND,!
  AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT.'
  
  

  This poem was written by a Marine.
  

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  Eilene

  over 1 year ago

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  Eilene

  over 1 year ago

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  Eilene

  over 1 year ago

  18370 Comments

  

  8 Shopping Days 'til Christmas
  

  

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  Anonymous

  over 1 year ago

  A Merry Christmas to you and your family. Stay safe!
  ~Renee'

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  abristol40

  over 1 year ago

  3456 Comments

  Just trying to show your space a little love. Hang on in there. God is good!!

  Arnita

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  Eilene

  over 1 year ago

  18370 Comments

  That police officer that you called a jerk for writing you a ticket, just spent 3 hours on the scene of a wreck where a drunk driver killed a family of four.
  
  

  Those firefighters that you're pissed at for shutting down the road, just pulled a grandfather out of a burning house. Those paramedics and emts that you think are driving too fast, are doing CPR on a two year old that didn't make it.
  
  

  We work hurt, sick, hungry, and tired. We are continuously asked to do more with less and we do it with a smile on our face.
  
  

  Why? Because we love what we do but most importantly, because we care. Think about that before you bash your public safety members. We are here for you. Re-post if you agree.
  

  

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  abruno74

  over 1 year ago

  1056 Comments

  Thank you very much! I hope you are spending it with your family in happiness

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  ssu459

  over 1 year ago

  152664 Comments

  Wishing you peace, happiness and joy .

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  ssu459

  over 1 year ago

  152664 Comments

  Hope this week is a good one for you.Take care,friend.