Carol A. Hand
Greeting christmas morning 2017
grateful for a peaceful scene
finger-freezing cold but bright
snow magnifying sun’s winter light
Grateful for family gathering and sharing
memories of times past, laughter and caring
warmth in connecting despite the frigid weather
the greatest gift precious time spent together
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Sending out loving warmth and prayers for peace to all
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Voices from the Margins 
Beautiful poem and family photo, Carol. Wishing you all God’s richest blessings always! ❤
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Thank you for your lovely comments and blessings, Bette. Sending you my best wishes, dear friend. ❤
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Lovely photo, Carol!
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Thank you, Bob. My grandson is the photographer. 🙂
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Wow. Merry Christmas to you and your lovely family ❤
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Thank you so much for your lovely comments and well-wishes, Saadia. Sending you my best wishes, too. ❤
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Tubularsock isn’t a big Christmas fan but love and peace ring true. And thanks for being you Carol! Cheers.
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Thank you so much for thoughtful comments, Tubularsock. Sending my best wishes to you. ❤
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thank you for sharing
those beautiful smiles 🙂
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Thank you so much for your kind and lovely words, dear David. ❤
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Wonderful shot (pitty, Queenie is missing) 🙂 & poem! Enjoy the holiday time, dear Carol!
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Dear Maria, thank you so much for your lovely comments. True, Queenie wasn’t in the photo, but he was amused by all of his company. 🙂 Sending my best wishes to you! ❤
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Ha-ha-ha! I have no doubt, dear Carol. Does he talk: Merry Christmas or not yet? Best wishes to you too! 🙂
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Lovely family time, Carol, and beautiful photo. ⭐ 🎄 Wishing you Love, Joy, Peace and a bright and Happy 2018! ♥️ ☀️ 🕊
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Thank you so much for your lovely comments and blessings, Iris. Sending blessings to you, too. ❤
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Carol, a beautiful poem for this time of year and I love the photo of you all -radiating joy. Grateful to have met you here. Enjoy the rest of the holiday with your lovely family. xxx
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Dear Annika, thank you so much for your thoughtful, lovely comments. I am grateful for meeting you in this virtual network, too, and feel blessed to be able to read your always eloquent posts. I send my best wishes to you and your family. ❤
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Best holiday wishes from the Twin Cities! May the warmth of the season guard you and yours from this frigid weather, my dear friend!
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Dear Joan, it is always a delight to hear from you. I am deeply grateful for your kind words and blessings, and send warm, loving thoughts to you. ❤
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Feliz Navidad/Merry Christmas
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Thank you for your kind words, Superduque. May your new year be filled with peace and joy and beauty. ❤
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Merry, Happy… lovely poem and beautiful family. 🎄💕🙏🏻
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Thank you for your kind words, Carrie. Sending you hugs and blessings. ❤
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Lovely family photo and beautiful blessings for our world. Thank you, Carol.
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Thank you so much for your kind, lovely comments, Dear Izzy. Sending love and blessings to you. ❤
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Lovely shot of your family! Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year!
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Thank you so much for your lovely comments, Leya. My grandson is the photographer. 🙂 Sending you my best wishes for the new year. ❤
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Yes, a really beautiful poem and captures the inner warmth of Christmas. Wishing you and yours all the best for the New year and happy times in togetherness.
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful, lovely comments, Georgina, and for the wonderful blessings. I send my best wishes to you and your family. ❤
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And to yours, blessings for all.
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What a lovely happy family photo 😊 We had snow today, unexpectedly, such a beautiful surprise when the small grandchildren looked out of the windows.
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Chris, thank you for your kind words and for sharing a bit about your delightful family holiday surprises. I send my best wishes to you and your family. ❤
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That quiet morning already seems far away, but I’m glad you time filled with love and family.
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Such lovely, kind comments, Andrea. Thank you. ❤
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So lovely Carol
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Thank you, dear Lynn. And congratulations for making daily progress on your book. ❤
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Thanks Carol ❤️
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