Christmas Cards

Christmas Cards

It’s time to address Christmas cards

though sometimes it seems to be hard.

With each name on the list we see

we remember those loved, you see.

There are friends we love - young and old.

Their acquaintance never grows old.

Friends, we know, are a gift

and help to lift our spirits.

There are those we haven’t seen in awhile.

Just the thought of them today brings a smile.

Some live far away.

We’ll write a note today.

Then there is family - each year more added

for the kids soon grow up and get married.

Uncles and aunts and cousins

all receive a card this season.

There are those we know through life’s journey.

They, too, make a special memory.

And those that have been kind and helpful

must receive a card to say we're thankful.

There are others who are no longer with us.

What joy they now live in heaven with Jesus!

It seems each year more are subtracted from the list.

Though their memory is sweet, their presence is missed.

When this year's Christmas cards are done

I realize the chore was quite fun

for each name on the list brings to mind

the blessing of you to me one more time.

I thank my God every time I remember you.

Philippians 1:3

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