This morning I woke up as my sons came into my bedroom to wish me a Merry Christmas. We put all the lights on in the house, and outside to let everyone know that it is Christmas. There is still some snow outside, but we kept the curtains closed to keep the warmth of the day instead. Plus the lights show up better this way.
Both boys were excited and couldn't wait to open their gifts.. however, my oldest son, Kyle, said to me that he wanted to say a prayer and thank everyone who is overseas and in the military. He felt that if they weren't doing their job, we wouldn't be able to celebrate. He wanted them to know he thought of them today, and wanted to say "THANK YOU".. He then continued and said "Thank you God, for having my Aunt Stacy back for Christmas this year, he missed her when she was in Iraq, and new that all the families that had brothers, sisters, mom, and dad's overseas must be feeling sad".
This brought a tear to my eye. It seems that as a parent, you never quiet know what sticks with your children when you try to teach them something, and I'm proud to know that in this case this has.
So, at this moment, I too, want to take a moment and thank all the troops and their families for their dedication and support. MERRY CHRISTMAS... you all deserve it the most. Please return safely.
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Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, as well as the surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs.
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Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR
(Accredited Buyers Representative)
Is a Full Time Realtor® with with Johnson Real Estate, in Cromwell, CT who specializes in Homes and Condos For Sale in the Middlesex and Hartford Counties in CT.
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