Christmas Thanksgivings

Dear Santa,

I hope this Thank You Note finds you rested and well, since soon comes that sleepless night of reindeer and sleigh-ride. How kind of you to ride the stars each year to bring an often-hardened world a dash of childish wonder and hope.
For me this year was a wonderful year. By granting last year’s Christmas wish I was able to see the world anew. A fresh start, I asked for, remember Santa? New eyes with which to see my life, I requested.
And you granted me these things throughout the year: A chance to visit friends and family across the country. Time with my children - coaching soccer, helping at school, walks in the woods and splashing in the pool. Opportunities to make new friends and re-unite with old ones. Solid ground on which to stand steady. Confidence with which to pursue writing again.
I don’t know what the year ahead will bring. But this year, Santa, I wish for others to see the things I saw this year. Smiling faces, open and giving hearts, opportunity knocking, dreams fulfilled and magic.
And again, Santa, thank you for last year’s gift.
Thank you for my silver lining.

Many holiday hugs to you and the missus,

Wendy