They say Christmas is a time of family and friends, of hope and cheer. It is a time to remember the past, and those who went before. It is a time to dust off old traditions, and enjoy them and the memories they bring while enjoying the present. It is a time to dine, to dance, and to sing. It is also a time to look forward to the future. However it is remembering those who went before which makes this joyous time of year so difficult. When you are expecting a phone call that says, “What does your mother want for Christmas?” Or the conversation that starts out “So what do you want for Christmas, Dad?” to which the reply is “Neat stuff.” Or the conversation that starts out, “so you’re going to wrap the presents I bought when you come home?” Then Christmas morning you’re expecting your father to go “oooh” to the things you got, like a toaster. Then, those things don’t happen it just leaves a hole in your holiday, and in your heart. While...
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