Best wishes to all as we once more look forward to gathering to celebrate the season. Things may not be as stringent as last year but we are still dealing with issues that are disrupting our world. Wearing a mask, social distancing and vaccinations have become prevalent in our conversations. But we are starting to hug and touch and to gather. We are starting to find a new normal. And we will, in time.
To each season there is a reason and at this time we celebrate each other. We also look back on what has been and hopefully it is with pride that we have overcome difficulties with honour and with dignity. And as we move forward it is ever thus. I for one am holding onto the hope of better days and joyful times. I am an unrepentant optimist. Besides, I look much better when I smile then when I frown!
You all have lives that are rich and worthwhile. I know this because I call you friends. And I only ever pick the best friends! But not every day is a good day. I have had some issues this past year but they were simply bumps in the journey that is my life. I will never give in to negativity. There’s too much beauty in the world.
All the days to come will be wondrous if we believe.
Lovely post Pam. Merry Christmas
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Thank you Di! Merry Christmas.
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Poignant reminders. Best holiday wishes to you today and all the tomorrows.
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And to you Frank.
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Happy Christmas
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Happy Christmas!
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You are a special, strong person, Pamela, and I am delighted and grateful to be your friend. Warmest seasons greetings to you. Upwards and onwards. Hugs xx
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Thank you my friend! And may the new year treat us all gently.
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Pam, this is a wonderful post straight from your heart to our hearts. I don’t find it as easy to be optimistic as I used to, you know, when life was simpler and less complicated, but then I read one of your posts and I am brimming with optimism. Thank you!
Wishing you a joyous Christmas filled with love and warm memories. Won’t find that in any box store or at Amazon. I’ve ordered you a New Year filled with good health, the love of family and friends, a bevy of new readers for you to entertain, and a re-kindled itch to paint.
You have gifted me many times over with your friendship and it hasn’t gone unnoticed. I am richer having you in my life.
Merry Christmas 🎄🎅🏻 Happy New Year 🍸🍾🎉🪅
Ginger
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That is the best gift I could ever have received from the best of friends! Merry Christmas
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Wishing you and yours a magical Christmas full of love and joy. These are things that can never be taken from us.
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And they are the most precious of gifts! Merry Christmas.
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Thank you, Pamela. 🎄🎅🏻
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Stay safe John.
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I’m not disarming explosives over the holiday so I think I’ll be safe. You as well, Pamela.
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Thank you Pam, it has been a wondrous journey all the more beautiful because you have graced it, thank you. May Santa Have a vaccine just built on love for us all ❤️ 🙏🏽 🦋 🎅🏽 🦌 🕊 🎄 🎁 ⛄️
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Thank you Mark.
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Good post Pam and Merry Christmas to you too. Stay Safe, and may good health always prevail for us.
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Thank you!
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Beautiful indeed my friend. Merry Christmas!
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Thank you my friend, Merry Christmas!
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Christmas blessings!
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The gift of love, of joy, of peace… May all these and more be yours this Christmas.
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Thank you Kally! I wish the same for you, for us all.
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Wonderful, Pam!
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Thank you Jennie!
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You’re welcome, Pam.
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Thanks Pam. Your spirit inspires me. I hope you enjoy every bit of these holidays.
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I know I will, I hope you do too.
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Lovely, Pam. Thank you for sharing your wonderful optimism.
I hope your Christmas Day was wonderful and the rest of the holidays continue to be so!
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I do love this time of year! Be well, be safe, be happy!
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It is a wonderful time! And you, as well.
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Each Christmas like the very first one is a journey for us all. Blessings Pam.
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Beautifully said John.
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My wish for you in the coming year, Pam, is fewer bumps in your road and good health, love and friendship. You are always a faithful friend to us, your blogging community. I have been remiss in blogging lately while I spend some time just being. Happy New Year!
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I wish the same for you my friend! May the new year be good to us all.
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