I have to yell right now, this has been bugging me all weekend and I can't get it out of my system. On Friday my sister-in-law and her two sisters hit the stores for all the great deals, and just the fun of shopping. After getting just about everything on their list and hitting their last store, Sam's, their Christmas came to a devastating halt. Some big horrible Scrooge broke into their truck and stole everything, roughly $1000.00 of gifts, and causing $1000.00 of damage to the truck. The thing that makes me so mad is that not only did they steal Christmas, they really hurt some special people. My SIL is school teacher, her sis is a social worker who is back in school and not working, her husband is a firefighter and works three jobs to support them. And her other sis is a nurse with a new baby. All of them do so much for the communities they serve and work in. Some small sunshine, they were able to replace some of the gifts, Walmart let them re-purchase their gifts at the door buster prices, but that hardly makes up for all that was lost. How do you replace something when you have already spent the money you saved just for this purpose.
I really hope that the Scrooge's get the Karma they deserve.
I know that this is a rough year for everyone, as far as money goes. But remember please, this is a season of love and Christ, and what he gave to us all, and that it's not all about the gifts you get but what you give of yourself to others.
I will try to let this go now, it is really just making me sick to my stomach every time I think of it. I will try to pass my love on to others.
A better and happier note, my mom and I have been working very hard on a tree for The Festival of the Trees, all monies go to Primary Children's Medical Center. Our tree is dedicated to my moms sister, who passed away in May, and Arianna. They have both been huge inspiration in our lives and so we honor them. If you happen to get a chance to go to the festival, look for ours in the small trees, 4 1/2 feet, it will be the one tilted Christmas on the Ark. Hand made animals that my mom did. Also look for the tree donated by SOFT, big tree gold and silver, there will also be a picture of Arianna there. It opens Wed Dec. 3rd and goes thru Sat, South Town Expo.
Love and Peace to All,
Julianna
3 comments:
Why are you up so freaking early in the morning? It really bugs me not only that people forget what xmas is about, but that they think they can take whatever they want. I want to hunt them down myself. Love you guys, Lacey and Jax
That is such a sad story. People are such idiots. I am so sorry for them.
Did you get the picture of Indie for the tree? Were we too late? We are thinking about going to the Festival but I am not sure which night we will go. We have a christmas party on Friday so we won't be able to meet up with you.
I am excited to see your tree.
What kinda people would do such a hateful thing? I mean really...I hope this doesn't ruin the holidays, there are so many good people on this earth I can't imagine..I would rather go without myself then steal from others! I'm glad to hear that Arianna is doing better. You guys deserve a great holiday season!
Hugs,
Mike
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