ES - Quiet Nightt in the borderlands

Vicki Marsh XaraXene at home.com
Sat Dec 23 21:17:10 PST 2000


Greetings and Felicitations from Xene!


What a quiet night it is here on the lists!!  It is even quiet and calm here
at my house, where the lights are twinkling on the tree and the strains of
Palestrina waft from Llywelyn's office.  He is battling aliens on "Tiberian
Sun", and I am sure will conquer the universe most magnificently.  Anthony
is upstairs playing with Legos and getting ready for bed.  My dogs are all
cuddled up and sighing in contentment.

It's so peaceful around here that I *almost* can't stand it. I remember
other Christmas' this night, when life was not so good.  I remember the
hard, lonely times with no family or friends and very little to be thankful
for.  I remember wondering how I would survive through the coming year.

I have truly been blessed with many *things*, but the greatest blessings
that I have is my faith, my family, my friends, and good health.

Whatever your beliefs, take a moment next time that you light a candle in
whatever ritual you chose to give thanks for all you have.  The next time
you see a friend or a family member, take the time to hug them and tell them
how much you care for them. You might not ever get the chance to do that
again, as life is often too short.

And please say a prayer for those who cannot be with loved ones this holiday
season.  I think often of our friends, Sir Badon, and Innes' son and
daughter-in-law, who cannot be with their family.  I think of our friends in
the military, and of others who are displaced or in the hospital.


Tomorrow, we will go to church and sing, eat the traditional Clam Chowder,
and wrap more presents to put under the tree.

>From my Family to Yours,

Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas, a Good Yule, and a Blessed and
Prosperous New Year.

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