[Frown] We all miss our loved ones, especially during celebrations! Nothing replaces our loved ones! [Wink] May the memories we share lighten our days!

[Cool] Helping others in need or hurting can lighten our own burdens.

Christmas is about HOPE. God sent his son, so that we have HOPE of eternal life. Suffering will soon be no more. I thank God for that first Christmas and each new one.

Here's A Christmas Wish for all my hurting boomer sisters:

[Razz] May the star that shone bright
on that first christmas night
shine new HOPE in your heart
every night of your life! [Wink]

And with each christmas song
may you recall His Love;
for God gave us his present
to free us at the cross.

Your pain matters to Him,
and each teardrop he sees.
But he promised His Comfort:
He'll be with you and me.
©Rhodi Alers de López, 2004

I pray that we all have a blessed christmas!
HUGS and best wishes!