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A Christmas story

I am glad to see that 8 out of the nine here enjoyed it.

When I got the story last year I framed it, it has been one of the most inspirationl messages I have ever recieved.


Thanks, Angel

RE: hello......

Welcome to the forums, it's great to see you having fun already.

Best wishes to you.

Angel

A Christmas story

This story was given to me last Christmas, it touches my heart every day..I read several times a year.
I hope you enjoy it.


CHRISTMAS ORANGE

Sometimes it is easy to forget the true meaning of Christmas. The busy traditions of the season and the appealing advertisements for material goods can leave the pure and simple truths far, far behind.

Jake was nine years old with tousled brown hair with blue eyes as bright as a heavenly angel. For as long as Jake could remember he had lived within the walls of a poor orphanage. He was just one of ten children supported by what meager contributions the orphan home could obtain in a continuous struggle seeking donations from townsfolk.

There was very little to eat, but at Christmas time there always seemed to be a little more than usual to eat, the orphanage seemed a little warmer, and it was time for a little holiday enjoyment. But more than this, there was the Christmas orange!

Christmas was the only time of year that such a rare treat was provided and it was treasured by each child like no other food admiring it, feeling it, prizing it and slowly enjoying each juicy section. Truly, it was the light of each orphan's Christmas and their best gift of the season. How joyful would be the moment when Jake received his orange!

Unknown to him, Jake had somehow managed to track a small amount of mud on his shoes through the front door of the orphanage, muddying the new carpet. He hadn't even noticed. Now it was too late and there was nothing he could do to avoid punishment. The punishment was swift and unrelenting. Jake would not be allowed his Christmas orange! It was the only gift he would receive from the harsh world he lived in, yet after a year of waiting for his Christmas orange, is was to be denied him.

Tearfully, Jake pleaded that he be forgiven and promised never to track mud into the orphanage again, but to no avail. He felt hopeless and totally rejected. Jake cried into his pillow all that night and spent Christmas Day feeling empty and alone. He felt that the other children didn't want to be with a boy who had been punished with such a cruel punishment. Perhaps they feared he would ruin their only day of happiness. Maybe, he reasoned, the gulf between him and his friends existed because they feared he would ask for a little of their oranges. Jake spent the day upstairs, alone, in the unheated dormitory. Huddled under his only blanket, he read about a family marooned on an island. Jake wouldn't mind spending the rest of his life on an isolated island, if he could only have a real family that cared about him.

Bedtime came, and worst of all, Jake couldn't sleep. How could he say his prayers? How could there be a God in Heaven that would allow a little soul such as his, to suffer so much all by himself? Silently, he sobbed for the future of mankind that God might end the suffering in the world, both for himself and all others like him.

As he climbed back into bed from the cold, hard floor, a soft hand touched Jake's shoulder, startling him momentarily and an object was silently placed in his hands. The giver disappeared into the darkness, leaving Jake with what, he did not immediately know!

Looking closely at it in the dim light, he saw that it looked like an orange! Not a regular orange, smooth and shiny, but a special orange, very special. Inside a patched together peal were the segments of nine other oranges, making one whole orange for Jake! The nine other children in the orphanage had each donated one segment of their own precious oranges to make a whole orange as a gift for Jake.

Sharing what we truly value is the true spirit of Christmas. Our Heavenly Father gave us His beloved Son. May we, like the children in the orphanage, find ways to share His love with others less blessed.

Rewritten from an anonymous source by Laura Martin-Buhler

Angel

RE: Very Important Question

Since you have been very clear on your expectations, and she is obviously not caring about you or her behavior, there is nothing wrong with setting a time limit like I said before.

She can go with family, the ex can help her with the kids.

And to make it clear to everyone that thinks sending her to a shelter after her times expires, that would be a plus for her.

They have guidelines she needs to follow, they will tell her to get a job, get an apartment and be a better parent.

She and her kids will not starve there and they will have heat and a bed.

But more important, they have the shelter overseeing that the mother becomes responsible.

It may be tough love, but it will enable her to do better in the future.

Angel

RE: Very Important Question

That is a hard choice because of the kids, but I would say give her a time limit to find a place to stay, two weeks maximum.

And tell her that if she pretends that she can't find a place to go, then she should go to a shelter.

Meanwhile stop any communication or emotional involvement with her.

The only thing they should discuss is how her progress of leaving is comming along.


Angel

RE: Nice to meet you!!!

Hello and welcome to the forums, I wish you the best of luck.


Angel

RE: whats the most

Honesty and commitment, communication is essential, so I have to pick three.

RE: New around these parts.

Hello and welcome, best wishes to you.


Angel

RE: How Old Are You Really???

It depends for me on what I am doing.

If I am working with the kids, I am their age to reach them and have fun at their level.

With my own kids, I am as silly as they want me to be, so I can be 11 yrs old for Sarah, and 18 yrs old for Joshua.

I have a lot of energy like in my early 30's

and when it comes to very serious matters, I am back to 41 yrs old


Angel

RE: so to say i think usa women are great

So are you planning a vacation to Boston or seeking residence?

Being a Bostonian myself...I will tell you, we are nice, but also very outspoken.

Do you have any idea where you are going to meet these women in Boston?


Take care, Angel

RE: Favorite Christmas song

White Christmas

Joy to the world

RE: I would like to ask my friends here for a prayer

Thank you, from my spirit to yours

RE: I would like to ask my friends here for a prayer

Yes, I know that you are, I know your heart

Gracias, Tu angel

RE: Deticate A Song To Your Crush

Baby come to me:

Just a part of the song

Thinkin' back in time
When love was only in my mind
I realize
Ain't no second chance
You've got to hold on to romance
Don't let it slide
There's a special kind of magic in the air
When you find another heart that needs to share


Baby, come to me
Let me put my arms around you
This was meant to be
And I'm oh so glad I found you
Need you ev'ry day

RE: I would like to ask my friends here for a prayer

Thank you for the verse and blessings, prayers are what keep me going in my daily challenges.


Angel

RE: I would like to ask my friends here for a prayer

Gracias Luis, apprecio mucho el sentimiento y fe de oracion.

Que muchas bendiciones vengan sobre tu corazon.

Angel

RE: Friends first or instant relationship?

Thank you for the compliment.

I wish you much luck in finding a true friend, and love.


Angel

RE: I would like to ask my friends here for a prayer

Thank you my friend,

I tell Sarah about all the prayers, sometimes I read them to her, when she has the energy to be here.

She was just with me a few minutes ago, she is not getting any sleep, and I have been up with her.

Thanks again Angel

RE: I would like to ask my friends here for a prayer

Sarah has seen the pictures you e-mailed her, she could not sleep and I was holding her and told her she had e-mail from CS, lol, she was very surprised.

She wrote her thank you, and sent it to your private e-mail.

She was so happy she did not know which picture she like best, but she said you look beautiful in all of them.

Thank you, and you did bring her a smile.


Angel

RE: going to bed

Good night

RE: How much thought did you put into your CS name & what does it mean to you?

I can identify my spirit with that of a wild animal.

When I close my eyes that how I see myself, a Panther.

Savage, challenging, ferrocious, and black,
now believe it or not these words are what created who I am today.

Those are the words my mother used to call me...I think I turned them around pretty well


Angel

RE: Friends first or instant relationship?

If the friendship has not become a romantic and physical relationship, then maybe he may be feeling as uncomfortable as you, in taking it to a higher level.

If you feel you want more, do not be afraid to express yourself, and make it clear want your desires are.

You then have to decide according to his response, what you will do next..keep a friend, or dispose the possibilty of a relationship.

I can relate to what you are saying, about relationships.

I have only been in three relationships in my life, my marriage lasting 7 yrs, the other two relationships lasting a long time too.

But all three of the relationships evolve out of friendship first.

You have to find a place in your life where you are in control of your happiness, and not let another decide what the big next step is.


Angel

If you could stop time for just one minute, what....

Your wisdom once again reaches the most sensitive side of me, my emotions.

It's very true something material can never touch me the way his memeories do, and he does live in me.

But when a life is taken away so unexpectedly, and in a very horrible way, the void that stays, I believe is even greater, than if he had been terminaly ill.

You have that one last look while they are breathing and young, and then the next day they are gone, ripped right out of my life.

But never out of my soul or mind.

Thanks

If you could stop time for just one minute, what....

Some of these responses are very touching, even emotional.

It makes me think, of how many ways we can use this one minute in our lives.

My son, now in heaven, him and I had a very open communication, always said I love you, and have I have no regrets, but I would have changed one thing.

The last time I saw him, I would have used that one minute, and ask him "Jimmy can I the shirt you are wearing".
I have nothing material to hold of his.

His wife to be kept everything of his, I only have the beautiful memories that would never fade.

But if I had the chance to have his shirt, and just hold it, have his scent still on it, the energy he showed while living that moment.

I believe it would make an impact on me, but one that I would treasure forever.

Thanks for sharing your responses.


Angel

RE: looks money or famous a ouestion just for the women

I like a guy that has a good spirit, integrity, life experiences, honesty, and respect....without that, the good looks are worthless.

The money a guy has, does not matter to me, I do not want my love to be bought, and I am not out to take what another has.

That he has a job, is all that matters, not how much money he makes.


Angel

RE: Tomorrow...

Best wishes to you Cris...I pray that it works for you..


Angel

RE: drugs

I can understand your point completely...I hope you can always have the strength to keep you away from the drugs, I wish you wellness.

Not having love leaves an empty feeling, I have had years of not letting anyone know me, those feelings had to be re-awaken in me.

It's hard to think of the loneliness, have you tried being more open emotionally, and exploring many options, like joining a group or oraganization to meet more people?

I know it must be tiring to hear that love will come to you,
the truth is that it does, but how active you are in finding it, without being aggressive can play a big part too.

I hope you find your love...meanwhile share the love you have inside of you through friendships, and important things in your life.

Everything needs an outlet

Angel

RE: drugs

I can understand the anger..I have dealt with anger.

I can even understand not having love in ones life ever...but,

my point was, in response to what you said : You took drugs because you were going through a rough time in your life.

The question is, does that in your eyes make it more acceptable to use drugs, does it make it a good excuse to feel better, and above those that use drugs for recreation?

Ther are no level of difference or acceptance, there is no excuse for bad actions, only self awareness, and taking reponsibilty.

RE: when you close your eyes

...yes you do know who....

Who do you see? Would it be a crush or a loved one? my inquirying mind wants to know my friend

RE: drugs

Drugs are on the rise everywhere, while some think it's fun or a solution to a problem, making an excuse for using them is not.

I have never used drugs, but did have a loved one that I was in touch with daily that had the problem.

With much support and therapy he was able to overcome his addiction and take resposibility for his actions.