Hi everyone. I haven't been here for a while, but wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas. To update you, H and I are very close to buying the house we've always wanted. It would be a wonderful New Year's gift. <P>The most important thing I want to wish all of you for Christmas, is the true meaning of the holiday. To me, the true meaning is love and forgiveness. I have been so through so much this past year, but somehow I found the strength to forgive my husband for something I thought was unforgivable. For those of you who have been unable to do this so far, there is no way to describe the feeling of relief it brings.<P>Whenever I start thinking about things that I shouldn't, I remember one very important thing. If God can forgive all of us for being responsible for the death of his only son, and for everything else that we do wrong, is it so hard to forgive the ones we love? It seems hard at first, but after you have accomplished it, it feels so right, and the rewards for your hard work are unbelievable.<P>Just remember God loves the betrayed and the betrayers out there. I love you all too, and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. Make them all good memories. Those are the ones that count!

Thanks for the warm wishes...<P>I'm having a little hard time of it right now...<P>But I do think of the really meaning of Christmas... and it does help... <P>Jim

Thank you so much, Hurtone.<P>Happy Holidays to you and yours.<P>Lori

Hurtone,<P>Merry Christmas to you as well. Thanks so much for the warm greeting and message.<P>The true meaning of this holiday is the important part. The rest is just icing on the cake.<P>Thank you for the update on your marriage and the hope that it brings with it.<P>Have a wonderful New Year!<BR><P>------------------<BR>God bless you and all of us.<P>Samantha<P>

Thank you Hurtone. I wish you & yours a wonderful holiday.

hurtone,<P>Great news about the house. Your year 2000 is destined to be a great year!!!!<P>Happy holidays,<P>Roll Me Away<P>------------------<BR>"Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things in which smiles and kindnesses and small obligations, given habitually, are what win and preserve the heart and secure comfort."<P>Sir Humphry Davy<BR>

hurtone -- May you and your family have a Very Merry Christmas.<P>God Bless

Thank you Hurtone....for the warm wishes and the update.<P>Happy Holidays to you and yours!!<P>Good Luck with the house!!<P>Hugs,<P>Sheba