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Originally Posted by Perna
Sometimes it is hard to match up our dreams of other people (expensive, nicely wrapped presents) and reality of them (two unwrapped boxes from last year :-) I have had similar instances with my stepsister and her large family who I only see Christmas every year. I keep inviting them out to my place during the summer (I live on the water, have a boat, etc.) and no one shows but they sound so sincere each year with the, "Yeah! That sounds great!"
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Thank you , dear Perna. First of all, you are always so wise, and such a valued presence here on PC.
I thought my little Christmas story would elicit responses like, "maybe you're imagining this!" Well...at least there is validation here, painful as it is to admit to myself.
Patty
