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By: Pam

Pam — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:35:07 +0000

Thank you.

By: Rosa @ FlutterFlutter

Rosa @ FlutterFlutter — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 18:14:31 +0000

Wow, that is so sad, and such a blessing to hear that reminder. Have a Merry Christmas Kristen.

By: Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga

Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:38:48 +0000

This is such an incredibly moving post and I’ve been thinking about it for the past couple days since I read it.

It’s really made me think and ponder; thank you for this gift.

And I am so very sorry for your loss and having to go through this first holiday season without your brother. I can’t even imagine and I’m so sorry for that.

By: Elle Hyson

Elle Hyson — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:14:40 +0000

Kristen, your moving story brought tears to my eyes and made me appreciate even more what I have. And coincidentally I received a greeting card from a woman who used to be my best friend going back 65 years – she married my favorite cousin and the friendship stood intact. Then in the last five or six years she withdrew and after numerous attempts to communicate with her, I gave up. Now I wonder what to do about the greetings after all this time – there is no way to go back to what we had but I feel I should acknowledge the card, although I strongly believe it was sent by her daughter who lives in the same house with her.
I want to wish you and yours all the best for the holiday season and for the New Year – may it be a healthy, happy and prosperous one for you. God bless and thanks for your wonderful blog.

By: Jami

Jami — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:15:24 +0000

Hi Kristin
Thank you so much for sharing. This is a powerful message, and I’ve felt a desire to get it out to everyone in my life.
You can see I quoted you in my blog here.
http://jamisdelishkitch.blogspot.com/2011/12/merry-christmas-and-happy-holidays.html

I hope you have a wonderful holiday season with your loved ones and take peace in your heart that your brother is in a better place.

XOXO JDK

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:02:00 +0000

That was so stirring in my soul! I have such a hard time during the Holidays, I wish I could be better, this certainly is making me think…Thank you for sharing.

By: Kelsey

Kelsey — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:45:31 +0000

Good post. Very relevant and true.
I am thankful that I got to spend some quality time with my step-father-in-law before he passed. We were able to have a family Thanksgiving, and had hoped to have one last Christmas with him, however the Amyloidosis took him from us the morning of the 8th (exactly 2 weeks ago today). Christmas won’t be the same without his wonderful smile and twinkling eyes, his internal joy and peace. However, we do have the happy memories of a Thanksgiving spent focusing on family and love for one another. God bless his soul, and God bless your brother’s soul as well. Christmas won’t be easy, and though I don’t know you, I am very sorry and saddened to hear about your loss.