Another Christmas Without You Even though you are so far away I still think of you every day. Another year has come and gone You will always be my beautiful one.

You went away- up through heaven's door My love is so strong, it's like never before. Knowing that you will never suffer or feel hate Only peace, happiness and love Since God has given you this fate.

When my days on earth are over, I will be there And then I can show you how very much I care. Pure overflowing joy as we'll never have to part You'll be right by my side-And not just in my heart.

Christmas is so difficult and tough for me As I am overwhelmed with precious memories Wishing you were here to join in the laughter and sharing your smiles and your joyful chatter.

I know if you were here, this is what you would say "Please don't be sad mom, we'll meet again one day" But, until that day, when my dream is real I believe I understand, just how I must feel.

So as we celebrate the birth of Jesus I thank Him for bringing you to me Though we are separated for a little while Our parting is only a minute compared to eternity. I love you dearly my darling Tina until we meet again. Your loving Mom

©Linda Rice November 28, 2004

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I'M SPENDING CHRISTMAS WITH JESUS THIS YEAR I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below With tiny lights, like heaven's stars reflecting on the snow The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away the tears. For I'm spending Christmas with Jesus this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear, But the sound of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here. For I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring. For it is beyond description to hear an angel sing.

I can't tell you of the splendor, or the peace here in this place. Can you just imagine Christmas with our Savior, face to face? I'll ask Him to light your spirit, as I tell Him of your love. So then pray one for another as you lift your eyes above. Please let your hearts be joyful, and let your spirits sing. For I'm spending Christmas in heaven, and I'm walking with the KING. Author Unknown

Thank you Beth (Hayes mom) for this lovely globe

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Thank you Ann (Jasons mom) for this lovely gift

Thank you Shirley (Laurie's mom) for this beautiful gift

Thank you Reeny (Dustin's mom) for this gorgeous gift

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"Merry Christmas Darling" Performed by Karen Carpenter

Thank you dear Frida for this lovely ornament

Thank you Judy (Heidi's mom) for this beautiful globe