I don't want to get into any detail right now. For those who have been my LJ friend for a while, you will probably understand where this is coming from. For those who haven't been, then I guess skip this or just appreciate it for what it is.

To my dear friend,

I miss you, every day I think about you and I wish more than anything you were here on Earth, alive and HEALTHY. Calling your mom was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do, but whether I called her or not, you still occupied my thoughts most of the day. Today was your favorite holiday, what was it like sitting celebrating Jesus' birthday with him? I am guessing that you didn't wear your typical Santa hat, huh? "sad laugh" I wasn't going to post anything, at least not publicly or for anyone to see, but I got this poem from my pastor and I found it too appropriate. I miss you and I love you.

Jennifer

The Work of Christmas

When the song of the angels is stilled,
When the star in the sky is gone,
When the kings and princes are home,
When the shepherds are back with their flock,
The work of Christmas begins:
To find the lost,
To heal the broken,
To feed the hungry,
To release the prisoner,
To rebuild the nations,
To bring peace among brothers,
To make music in the heart.

by Howard Thurman

To my LJ friends-
Please remember to not forget to tell people that you love that you love them. My friend and I were too stubborn, to weak in pride to forgive and tell each other how much we missed each other. We missed out on two and a half years worth of not talking and being angry and missing the other person. That is time that I can never get back now. Please know, at least from me, that if you are reading this, I love you and I care about YOU. You are not just another username to me, you are not just another post on a page. You are a person that I care about, think about, and pray for. This Christmas day, before I got to bed, I wanted you to all know that I thank you for everything you do for me and for the person you are.