No more letters from Santa. They just get letters from me. Here are this year’s letters.
To my daughter: I want you to know that I am incredibly proud of who you are as a person. I feel lucky (I mean really lucky) to have such a caring and present daughter. What I mean by that is that you never look too far ahead or too far behind. You enjoy the present and help us all do the same. You have the most incredible heart, for those in your life and those who are not. That is a gift – a real gift – that I hope you cherish — I do. I love you. Mom
To my son: I know you have some tapes going in your mind right now but I also know that you are fully aware of how much I love you. You are much like me with the spirit of life and the interest in the world around you. But you have more. You have the ability to think deep (well past what I could do at your age) and see yourself as part of the greater world/universe. Plus, you have the ability to feel just as deeply as you think. You try to hide it but I know it is there and love that about you. I wear your ring every day. That should say something to you. I love you. Mom
To my son: You are so willing to help your cousins, your family and even those you don’t know. Helping people and the interest in doing so will serve you well someday. Plus, you have a knack for being intellectually honest. What I mean by that is you are willing to come back (maybe not right way – but I always know you will) and apologize for something. That is a trait that not many people have but will be incredibly valuable in life. You have taught me to do the same – thank you for that. I love you. Mom
To everyone else – regardless of your religious preference, I am thankful for all of you who are in my life. I would not be here, in this exact spot, without each and every one of you. Somehow, each of you has affected my life and for that I want to say thanks!
Some gift giving with the kids and then a movie and chinese food with my father will finish off my day! Enjoy your day and stay warm!
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