Eileen Manassian Poet Sedoka

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Because She Missed Christmas

Out of the freezer
I bring the Christmas cookies
as my heart fills up with cheer~~~
The tree lights twinkle
Festivities are prolonged
My baby comes home tonight!

Eileen Manassian

In the early morning hours, I'm going to the airport to pick my daughter, Shereen Natalie Ghali. Due to her studies, she missed all 3 Christmases. Three? Yes..three. We celebrate the 25th, but the 6th of January (Armenian Christmas) and the 7th of January (Egyptian Christmas) are also important dates for our family. Still...Christmas wasn't quiet the same without my baby with me. We will have Christmas...all over again. :)

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Timothy Hicks February 14, 2016 at 9:15 PM Oh how awesome, Eileen! Yes. It looks like a holiday get-together with your daughter was long overdue! 'Tis a special and nostalgic time for me anyway. Hope you guys had a wonderful time :)

CayCay Godwin January 14, 2016 at 10:37 PM Beautiful daughter, beautiful love - thanks for sharing this glimpse into your heartfelt joy. My Mom parts are radiating ... CayCay

Richard Lamoureux January 14, 2016 at 7:21 AM How did your visit go?

Richard Lamoureux January 9, 2016 at 7:43 AM I seen the pictures, you all look so happy! She is a beautiful woman just like her mother.

Paul Callus January 9, 2016 at 4:43 AM Our Christmas decorations are all down, but I can still toast you and yours with a 'lil drink to be with you in spirit as you enjoy a belated Christmas:) All the best & hugs // paul

Demetrios Trifiatis January 8, 2016 at 4:38 PM No matter when one celebrates Christmas, still it is Christmas for we celebrate the birth of our savior! If astronomers had not made a mistake then we all would agree on the date! MERRY CHRISTMAS especially with the coming of your daughter you have a more reason to be MERRY! Enjoy!

Arthur Vaso January 7, 2016 at 9:44 PM I have reported you to the UN for crimes of torture, for surely thats what it must be for me to stare at those lovely cookies, knowing they are not for me! In the mean time, I wish you and daughter a very Merry Christmas, for Christmas is not a specific day, you carry it in your hearts!!! Hugs!

White Sage January 7, 2016 at 4:30 PM wow! that's lovely

Andrea Dietrich January 7, 2016 at 3:51 PM ohhh, how NICE to celebrate it late that way. Makes it even more special!

Nette Onclaud January 7, 2016 at 11:12 AM your fine words convey the excitement of seeing a loved one, eileen.. i'm sure you had a most lovely time bonding again with your daughter... sooo pretty.. huggs

Kabuteng P.Ink K. January 7, 2016 at 10:24 AM Merry Christmas to your beautiful Shereen, or as we say here, Maligayang Pasko! How wonderful that you have 3 Christmases! Over here-- Christmas season starts as early as Sept and "officialy" ends on feast of the 3 Kings/Magi (usually Jan6) Really happy for you that she's home.... soupmail you in a bit dear Eileen... Kabuteng P.Ink K. January 7, 2016 at 11:07 AM ^_^ for you! That is so wonderful to know how you and your daughter are close-- can I say that you two can pass off as sisters? That is such a blessing for you both- to have that kind of mother-daughter relationship. Yup, that greeting's in Tagalog :) replied to your soupmail-- thank you hugs your way! Eileen Manassian January 7, 2016 at 11:01 AM Thanks, dear....I'm so happy!!! My daughter and I are close. I'm so glad that we can be friends. She does my heart good. We are both strong willed, so sometimes my hubby has to calm his women, but for the most part....we got on fine! :) I'm glad you can enjoy a long Christmas season as well, Dear. Thank you for greeting. Is that tagalog? :) Hugs to you. Soupmailed you back!