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Merry Christmas.
December 24th, 2008
Christmas, the way I understand it, is about the promise of something more. I don’t mean the holiday as we’ve come to celebrate it, a largely commercial bacchanalia on this random date on the calendar, but that one day millenia ago, when according to the narratives, the Creator visited His creation, accompanied by angels, and promised something more for us. Peace on earth. Good will among humankind. Salvation. Whatever your beliefs around this time of year, I chose to believe that God still has something more for us, that light will eventually win out over darkness, kindness over greed, and life over death. It’s an act of faith, because there are so, so many days when everything points in the other direction. But that’s what faith is, an act of the will to believe in the face of all evidence to the contrary.
I’m taking today and tomorrow off, spending it with friends and family and celebrating the year gone by and the promises we’re still waiting to see fulfilled. In the absence of angels we’ll tell each other to fear not, remind each other of the promises, and exchange gifts, like a sacrament – a reminder that giving, not taking, is the way this world works best.
Speaking of giving, you’ve all been a constant bright light to me. Our community here has grown exponentially, and we’ve not only kept the trolls at bay, we’ve gathered a fine bunch of kind people here and I’m grateful for you. From Sharon and I, and our cats Brie and Willow, we wish you a holiday of peace and joy and a 2009 filled with purpose, passion, and good. Thank you for being such a kind bunch of people. And to those that sent such generous emails, and gifts, thank you ever so much. Merry Christmas, y’all.
Happy Birthday, friend.
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Merry Christmas.
I pray that a double portion of the beauty you share finds it’s way back to you. Peace
Hi David, I’ve been following your blog for a while now but not posted a comment before; I figured now was as good a time as any to break silence. So a very Happy Christmas to you, and a Happy Birthday as well!
Incidentally, what caught my attention here was the way in which your work and your beliefs are so clearly enmeshed – something I admire and aspire to. Looking forward to see where that takes you in 2009.
Happy Birthday!
Happy B-Day and Merry Christmas, all rolled into one!
Merry Christmas David- You picked a perfect photo to go along with the message- keep following your path.
Cheers!
Merry Christmas, Everybody.
Happy Birthady David!
I whish you the best…
Blessings from Iraq.
Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas David.
So well put…and a blessed Christmas to you!
Happy Happy Birthday and very Merry Christmas to you!
Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas. Enjoy your time with family and friends!
Happy Birthday, David.
Great choice on the picture, btw, she’s one fo my favourites. We’ve got it hanging at the end of the hall…
Merry Christmas too!
Merry Christmas to you to David and a belated happy birthday for yesterday.
I’m not a Christian, but I do beleieve in the kindness of human spirit and spreading goodness around; something that you do in abundance.
Many thanks for all you hard work on this excellent blog and every success for the year ahead.
Travel safe
Dave
Happy Birthday and Happy New Year my friend!!
Thanks for all your encouragement and kindness!
May this year rock your socks off bro!
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