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... waking up to the sound of a cat purring as he snuggles against you, for no reason other than he loves you.
... the way that the Christmas lights twinkle, even when your tree is bedraggled and looks like it's been through a shredder.
... the sound of a friend's voice on the phone, calling to wish you a good day.
... the way your mother, even when she drives you nuts, still knows just what to say to make you laugh.
... a Christmas card from someone you haven't spoken to in a long time.
... wrapping the last present and then sitting back to admire the way it looks.
... the sound of a logs on a fire.
... the promise of dinner and drinks with people who care about you.
... the echo of bells on Christmas Eve at midnight, when the churches of the world ring out messages of peace and love.
... knowing that there are four days where you don't have to work.
... the thrill of knowing that somewhere, someone is thinking of you and wishing you well.
... the smell of pumpkin pie baking in the oven.
... the way family pretends, for just a little while, that nothing matters except spending time together.
... the awe and wonder of Santa Clause and the hope, even as an adult, that just maybe he'll be here soon.
... hugs.
May everyone on my flist have a safe and wonderful Holiday. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year.
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... the way that the Christmas lights twinkle, even when your tree is bedraggled and looks like it's been through a shredder.
... the sound of a friend's voice on the phone, calling to wish you a good day.
... the way your mother, even when she drives you nuts, still knows just what to say to make you laugh.
... a Christmas card from someone you haven't spoken to in a long time.
... wrapping the last present and then sitting back to admire the way it looks.
... the sound of a logs on a fire.
... the promise of dinner and drinks with people who care about you.
... the echo of bells on Christmas Eve at midnight, when the churches of the world ring out messages of peace and love.
... knowing that there are four days where you don't have to work.
... the thrill of knowing that somewhere, someone is thinking of you and wishing you well.
... the smell of pumpkin pie baking in the oven.
... the way family pretends, for just a little while, that nothing matters except spending time together.
... the awe and wonder of Santa Clause and the hope, even as an adult, that just maybe he'll be here soon.
... hugs.
May everyone on my flist have a safe and wonderful Holiday. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year.
This entry was partially written in response to the
therealljidol Free Week Challenge: Joy (my choice). There will NOT be voting for this week's entries.