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A Christmas Story

December 18, 2015 · 9 Comments

Happy Holidays!!!!!!

Its the Friday before Christmas, are you all set?

Okay so, I read this story on Paulo Coelho’s blog and decided to share…. Enjoy!

On Christmas Eve, my wife and I were reflecting on the year that was nearly ending, whilst dining at a restaurant.

I started to complain about something that hadn’t happened the way I wanted it to.

My wife focused her attention on a Christmas tree that embellished the place.
I thought that she wasn’t interested in the conversation, so I changed the subject:
“This tree has a beautiful illumination”, I said.

“Yes, but if you look carefully you can see one burnt light among dozens.
“ It seems to me that instead of thinking of this year as dozens of enlightened blessings, you chose to look at the one light that did not glow”

As 2015 comes to an end, may we remember all the blessings we received more than the few we haven’t, in Jesus name, Amen.

Thank you for reading and safe travels to your respective holiday locations!

Love always,

The Wawa-NewYorker

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Comments

  1. Melissa Casey says

    December 26, 2015 at 4:38 pm

    Yes!!! So true!! Thank you for that reminder!!

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    • Wawa New Yorker says

      December 28, 2015 at 3:51 pm

      Yayy!!!! Thank you for reading!

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  2. Njide says

    December 24, 2015 at 9:51 pm

    So true. Thanks for the reminder! ??

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  3. Egootistical says

    December 19, 2015 at 4:02 am

    Good point! Thank you!

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    • Wawa New Yorker says

      December 21, 2015 at 3:12 pm

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for reading!!

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  4. MTM says

    December 18, 2015 at 6:47 pm

    Amen to that!!! Excellent message, thank you!

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    • Wawa New Yorker says

      December 21, 2015 at 3:12 pm

      Thank you so much!!!!!

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  5. kobina deGraft Johnson says

    December 18, 2015 at 4:38 pm

    Amen

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    • Wawa New Yorker says

      December 21, 2015 at 3:13 pm

      Thank you so much for reading and leaving a comment!

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