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Ed Koenig's avatar

Thank you for such a special Christmas story and reminding me of my own father and his gentle strength.

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Sharon Senkiew's avatar

What a nice story about your dad- he was a wonderful person! My most meaningful gift from my dad is a Christmas ornament from 1974 with a Norman Rockwell mailman on it. My dad was a mailman for 26 years.

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Chris J. Rice's avatar

What a lovely story.

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Nanette Madding's avatar

This made my Christmas Eve! What a loving, sweet soul. You are truly blessed to have such wonderful memories.

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Ellen Hoover's avatar

He keeps giving! Thanks for spreading his joy.

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Amanda Le Rougetel's avatar

A beautiful and loving remembrance of your father. And absolutely perfect for Christmas Eve. Thank you for sharing your dad with us this way. Happy Christmas to you and your family

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M. Tonita Austin's avatar

This is the perfect Christmas eve story! I love how intentional he was about naming the house and in getting you all ornaments each year.

I cherish the ornament my father had made to commemorate the year my first child was born. Thank you for sharing his love.

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Julie Scolnik's avatar

Beautiful! I have very a similar story about my dad.

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JoAnn Nadeau's avatar

Thanks for this sweet story! It reminds me in many ways of my own dear dad. He also was loved by everyone who met him and loved babies!

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Shavaun McGinty's avatar

Thank you for sharing this touching tribute to your dear dad. How special to have this ornament, carefully chosen by someone you loved so much.

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Lisa Rizzo's avatar

This so reminded me of my own father who loved Christmas!

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Amie McGraham's avatar

The perfect read on a dark and stormy Christmas morning. Cheers (and tears)!

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Grace's avatar

Ciara, I was so overwhelmed with love for your Dad and your mom. Thank you for sharing that story. The pic of your dad carving the turkey is hanging proudly in my kitchen. Great man. Great family. Love to you.

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Kathryn Sollmann's avatar

Lovely! Merry Christmas

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Linda's avatar

Beautiful Christmas story about your dad and family. I loved it! Thank you so much for sharing your dad with us!

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Ginevra Blake's avatar

I hope your Christmas is even more joyful this year now that you’ve shared your Dad’s joy and cheer with all of us. A good man!

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