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I Don'T Want Any Presents, Just Your Presence

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the best gift of all ... my son comes home for Christmas I’m counting the days! 12-09-17

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/10/2017 7:48:00 PM

CUTE and good for YOU, Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 12/11/2017 4:01:00 PM

Thanks Andrea:-) hugs jan xx

Bernard Chan

Date: 12/9/2017 7:49:00 PM

Such a lovely title and a heartfelt write. Beautiful :)

Jan Allison
Date: 12/10/2017 8:27:00 AM

I have only seen my son 3 days this year so can't wait for him to be home for the Christmas period:-) hugs Jan xx

Old Buck

Date: 12/9/2017 3:20:00 PM

Jan: Reminds me how fortunate we are to have all 3 kids and their families here in town. However: Sometimes I'm reminded "absence often makes the heart grow fonder. :o) Have a great holiday? I saw in a comment below mention of an "op"? I wish you God's blessing in this. oldbuck

Jan Allison
Date: 12/9/2017 5:50:00 PM

My hubbies cancer makes you re evaluate what is important and its not material things but friends and family and our health is the greatest gift we have:-) I had a breast biopsy and got the results on Wednesday (of course I've done a poem about it lol) - the results were 'indeterminable' so they can't rule out cancer so I have an op under general anesthetic in January to remove the lump then wait 2 more weeks for the outcome, the waiting is the hardest thing but if it is malignant they are confident its been caught in time:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 12/9/2017 1:53:00 PM

lovely! enjoy your time with him, jan...

Jan Allison
Date: 12/9/2017 5:47:00 PM

I will Ilene:-) hugs jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/9/2017 1:37:00 PM

All so sweet! Sometimes a gift just walks through the door!!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/9/2017 5:46:00 PM

Still got a while to go Kim but it has boosted my spirits no end:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/9/2017 12:50:00 PM

- So happy for you, Jan :) - (not penguin socks ........ (? :))))) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 12/9/2017 5:45:00 PM

Oh i wouldn't turn down a pair to replace my holey ones lol:-) hugs jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 12/9/2017 12:00:00 PM

Hooray...mine will be home in 6 days

Jan Allison
Date: 12/9/2017 12:02:00 PM

I've got a little longer to wait - he goes back 2 days before my op so it will take my mind off things, I just cant wait to see him:-):-) hugs jan xx

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/9/2017 10:33:00 AM

I share your loving sentiments Jan. My daughter's coming home for Christmas from college and I'm counting the days as well :) I love your title and your wondrous write. Beautifully done my friend!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/9/2017 12:01:00 PM

My son didn't come home last year so it will be wonderful to spend Christmas together:-) hugs jan xx

Alfred Berggren

Date: 12/9/2017 10:06:00 AM

Now that is the very best gift of all. Your poem strikes a key in my heart.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/9/2017 12:08:00 PM

I truly want nothing more Alfred! :-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 12/9/2017 9:44:00 AM

You bring warm smiles with this piece Jan :) merriness to you and yours dear poetess xomo!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/9/2017 12:09:00 PM

Thanks Mo and the picture is of an emoji we often use - he knows I adore penguins lol:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane

Date: 12/9/2017 9:13:00 AM

Oh dear, Jan. I know what it's like to live far away from our children, no matter what time of year it is. I'm so happy that your son will be with you soon.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/9/2017 12:10:00 PM

It is the best gift of all Lin, I truly want for nothing else :-) hugs Jan xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/9/2017 9:02:00 AM

Very nice Jan! :) I hope that you have a nice Christmas. Enjoy.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/9/2017 5:44:00 PM

Thanks Heidi I will have the best time with my son home again:-) hugs jan xx

Winged Warrior

Date: 12/9/2017 8:52:00 AM

Well you got my presence too Jan...if that helps lol...and your right my friend...what more do you need...maybe your hubby to be well again...may all wishes come true for you my friend...god bless and happy holidays...^WW^

Jan Allison
Date: 12/9/2017 5:45:00 PM

Cheers ^WW^ hubby is fine I am the cause for concern now but we will get by:-) hugs jan xx

Judy Konos

Date: 12/9/2017 8:31:00 AM

How lovely, this gift of Love....

Jan Allison
Date: 12/9/2017 8:34:00 AM

For Christmas I have new PJ's and slippers and my son home - what more do I need!:-)My hubbies cancer makes you re evaluate what is important in life and its not material things its family and friends and the most precious gift we have is our health hugs Jan xx