Trimming A Tree With Friends Realized

Deb: Thanks, blogees, one and all, for joining in the festive trimming of the tree and wreath that we proposed some weeks ago. Here it is in all its glory in our respective homes. It’s lovely sharing this season with you all.

Deb's Wish Tree

Barbara's Welcome Wish Wreath

Barbara: Thank you all sooooo much for sending so many lovely wishes. I loved them when you sent them, and then again when I cut them out, and then again when I hung them. Here are all your wonderful words:

"Peace" and goodwill to all!

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Give someone the gift of your undivided attention.

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Gratitude.

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"YOU PAINT YOUR OWN FUTURE.....SO PAINT IT THE WAY YOU WOULD WANT IT TO BE....I'VE PAINTED YOU GUYS IN MINE......I'LL SEE YOU THEN..!!! LOADS OF LOVE...

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Am Ende des Jahres

zurück blicken auf den Weg,

der hinter einem liegt.

Sich erinnern, inne halten.

Aufatmen. Durchatmen.

Am Ende des Jahres

Hoffnung schöpfen.

Einen Neuanfang wagen.

Sich freuen, auf das was kommt.

Sich leiten lassen,

einem Stern folgen.

Am Ende des Jahres

an einem Ziel angekommen sein.

Stolz sein,

etwas geschafft zu haben.

Hindernisse überwinden.

Nicht aufgeben.

Am Ende des Jahres

einem Wunder begegnen.

Keine Angst spüren.

Sich überraschen lassen.

Staunen, glauben.

Vertrauen haben.

Am Ende des Jahres

einfach Mensch sein.

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English: At the end of the year

At the end of the year

look back at the road

that lies behind you.

Remember, pause.

Breathe. Breathe deeply.

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At the end of the year

gather hope.

Start anew.

Look forward to what will happen.

Be guided by someone,

follow a star.

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At the end of the year

reach a goal.

Be proud

of something you achieved.

Overcome obstacles.

Never give up.

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At the end of the year

come across a miracle.

Don't be afraid.

Be surprised.

Be astonished, believe.

Have faith.

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At the end of the year

simply be human.

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Joy and happiness

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The greatest gift is a friendship you never knew you'd have.

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"In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16 NRS

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Friends come from strange places and I found both of you on Facebook and I am sure glad I did. I love you both without ever meeting you, yet! But that will happen.

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From Norway with love: GOD JUL OG GODT NYTTÅR.

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Thank you so much for your blog! It has helped me through many troubled times. Thank you both for thinking of us despite never knowing us before!

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"You'll see it's all a show/Keep 'em laughing as you go/Just remember that the last laugh is on you." - E. Idle.

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"What has happened, has happened. It's where we go from here is what counts." - author unknown

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"There are many ways to skin a chicken." - me

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"It's not enough to bash in heads/You've got to bash in minds." - Captain Hammer.

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"Believe in what your heart is saying

Hear the melody that's playing

There's no time to waste, there's so much to celebrate!

Believe in what you feel inside

Give your dreams the wings to fly

You have everything you need if you just believe."

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Bippitty Boppitty Boo -- Ba Doo!

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"Love wholeheartedly and without restraint."

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merry christmas to all my love ones above

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My wish is that for everyone here to make at least one person smile.

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"Go to work. Do your best. Don't let your praying knees get lazy and love like crazy."

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Grace.

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Hope is the thing with feathers

That perches in the soul,

And sings the tune—without the words,

And never stops at all,

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All you do is make people laugh.

Thoughts are focused on nothing except what's going on up onstage.

There are other people enjoying the same thing.

There is friendly contact.

There is support given and taken, sometimes without anyone ever knowing.

There is no judgment.

There is no negative thinking.

The drive is not as lonely.

The future does not look as hopeless.

In the black of life, there was some light.

And all you did was make people laugh.

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If love is the treasure, laughter is the key.

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Never give up on your dreams!

Merry Christmas.

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This post isn’t for the tree or wreath, just to simply express my gratitude. I have been reading this blog for a short time now, after discovering it via Colin’s twitter, and finally got the courage to actually post a reply. I wanted you guys to know just how much your blog means. By sharing what you all are going through somehow helps me deal with the depression and other things I have going on in my life. It is hard to explain, but posting a reply and talking to someone REALLY helps. It is easier to talk to people online rather than in person for me. Regardless of whether or not anyone ever reads this, it is helping me. Even just having something to look at and keep up with everyday helps!

So thank you so much!! You will never know how something so small can help so much!

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"Guess why I smile a lot. Uh, 'cause it's worth it.

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"So I'll say Merry Christmas

I'll wish peace to you

I'll hope for the hopeless, your dreams come true.

And I'll pray for the laughter

I'll sing through the tears

I'll say Merry Christmas for all the world to hear."

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"All you need is love."

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"Hang in there."

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"Peace and love to all"

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"Stay shiny"

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In Western lands beneath the sun

the flowers may rise in spring

the trees may bud

the waters run

the merry finches sing

Or there may be this cloudless night

and swaying beeches bare

the Elven stars as jewles bright

amid their dancing hair

Though here at journeys end I lie

in darkness buried deep

beyond all towers strong and high

beyond all mountains steep

Above all Shadows rides the sun

and stars forever dwell

I will not say the day is done

nor bid the stars farewell

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Love from Norway, no signs of snow :(

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"You can pour your soul out singing a song you believe in that tomorrow they'll forget you ever sang. Sing it anyway!"

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Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death.

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"Dreaming is free.

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“Fall, then figure out what to do on the way down.” 

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"Let there be so much joy and love in you this Christmas it spills out to those around you!"

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Peace, love and happiness!

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The Best of Times Is Now.

What's left of Summer

But a faded rose?

The best of times is now.

As for tomorrow,

Well, who knows? Who knows? Who knows?

So hold this moment fast,

And live and love

As hard as you know how.

And make this moment last

Because the best of times is now,

Is now, is now.

Now, not some forgotten yesterday.

Now, tomorrow is too far away.

So hold this moment fast,

And live and love

As hard as you know how.

And make this moment last,

Because the best of times is now,

Is now, is now.

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Listen! I hear bells!

Here come all the shiny gifts!

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You sleigh me, Santa.

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Dashing through the snow.

Santa is coming, my dear.

Are three ho's enough?

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It's snowing outside.

I need something to keep warm.

Hugh Jackman...Naked.

Favorite Christmas?

Fireplace burning, Nat King Cole,

Hugh Jackman...Naked.

I don't want visions.

No Sugarplum fairies, thanks.

Hugh Jackman...Naked.

Hey Santa Baby,

I want one thing only please

Hugh Jackman...Naked.

The halls are all decked,

The fireplace is brightly lit,

WHERE the HELL is HUGH??!!

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"Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." - Howard Thurman

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Love and hugs

And Deb has written a holiday poem for you all!

            And Christmas Time

Oh festive of Elves, ahhh decker of halls, 

Pourers of shots, and rummers of balls

Up nutmeg, up foam, on baker, on treats, 

Dash sprinkle of chocolate, where buzz and full meet

Why season of joy, you do me so right

I meet with long friends, and some, just tonight

We guffaw and we whisper, surprises to come

We reindeer the merry, and elf up the fun

We build, almost bursting this day to become

when the last cookie’s cookied and the last hymn is hummed,

And I know it's scant weeks before I’ll start in

To rally the Christmas, that's yet to begin. 

And last but not least, this is the best way we could think to “send” you all a Christmas card. Just click on the link! Deb and Barbara’s Christmas card.

Happy Holidays, everyone!!!!