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A Christmas Memory

A Christmas Memory I do recall, from many years ago, that sweet first Christmas day at our first home on the Marine Corps base, so very far away. As newlyweds so proud and pleased with our dear Christmas tree 'premiere', not knowing then we'd decorate our fifty-seventh one this year. Sandra M. Haight ~2nd Place~ Contest: Christmas Memory Sponsor: Broken Wings Judged: 11/30/2015

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Paul Callus

Date: 12/5/2015 7:20:00 AM

Congratulations on placing so high with this special Christmas memory, Sandra! How the years fly past!! 57 is my favourite double figure number....I still need 15 more years to catch up with you:) All the best ~ paul

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores

Date: 12/2/2015 12:59:00 PM

Congratulations Sandra.

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/2/2015 3:21:00 PM

Thank you so much, Nayda. I appreciate your visit and congrats. Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper

Date: 12/1/2015 10:37:00 PM

Wonderful write, Sandra, congratulations on your win!

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/2/2015 3:22:00 PM

Hi Eve, thank you so much for your nice comment and congrats. Hugs, Sandra

Caycay Jennings

Date: 12/1/2015 8:14:00 PM

Oh, I love this! When my parents wed in Georgia, Dad was transferred to Germany where they had their 1st Xmas, and me! As an Army brat, I greatly appreciate your write. Congratulations on your win and on 57 years! CayCay

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/2/2015 3:19:00 PM

Hi Cay Cay, thank you so much for your uplifting comment and congrats. Yes, my hubby was in the Marines and our first child, a son was born there the next year. However, that son and his wife (West Point Grads) retired as Colonels four years ago, and their daughter (our granddaughter) graduated WP in 2013, and she and her husband, also a grad, are now stationed at Ft. Bragg, VA. So we are all Army now, and have been for quite a while! We went to bases in Germany and many other places to visit them and the grandkids in earlier years. Thanks so much for your visit! Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/1/2015 3:56:00 PM

wow, it's so great to look back that way and see how far you have come. Congrats. I am not all that far behind you!!

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/2/2015 3:23:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea. Don't know where all the years went! Hugs, Sandra

Dan Cwiak

Date: 12/1/2015 3:16:00 PM

A wonderful tribute not only to Christmas, but to the endurance of love. Congrats on your win, Sandra.

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/2/2015 3:24:00 PM

Hi Dan, thank you for stopping by and for your uplifting comment and congrats. Much appreciated. Sandra

Skat A

Date: 12/1/2015 1:05:00 PM

Sandra, Congratulations on your Christmas Memory win. Luv **SKAT**

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/2/2015 3:25:00 PM

Thank you so much, Skat. Hugs, Sandra

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/1/2015 11:56:00 AM

- It is rare that I participate in anyone contest ...... however, this was so nice - Many great and some sad memories we shared - Congratulations with your poems, Sandra :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/2/2015 3:26:00 PM

Thank you so much, Anne Lise. I appreciate your visit and supportive comments and congrats so much. Hugs, Sandra

Balveen Cheema

Date: 12/1/2015 3:17:00 AM

Well Sandra, that sure is an achievement! Congrats on your placement! Love, Balveen

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/1/2015 9:02:00 AM

Thank you so much, Balveen, for stopping by with your nice comment and congrats. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison

Date: 12/1/2015 1:43:00 AM

Such lovely memories - congrats on your win Sandra:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/1/2015 9:02:00 AM

Hi Jan, thank you once again for your lovely visits and support! Hugs, Sandra

Viv Wigley

Date: 12/1/2015 1:27:00 AM

I do so love memories that still have a bond, Sandra- it makes them more special. A lovely, heart warming piece, well done. Viv x

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/1/2015 9:03:00 AM

Hi Viv, thank you once again for your visit and uplifting comments. I appreciate it so much. Hugs, Sandra

Susan Gentry

Date: 12/1/2015 1:24:00 AM

Awesome poem! Congrats on 2nd! I could picture the newlyweds and never expected the 57th. Love this poem!

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/1/2015 9:04:00 AM

Susan, thank you so much for stopping by with your nice comment and congrats! Don't know where the years went! Hugs, Sandra

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 11/30/2015 11:25:00 PM

An emotive gem Sandra... congrats on superb win!

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/1/2015 9:05:00 AM

Thanks, Dr. Upma, once again for your visit and nice comments and congrats. Hugs, Sandra