Tag Archives: Christmas

What Were the Odds?

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Climbing Downhill

As Christmas approaches, I am reminded of a story that my friend Jim shared with my son who was embarking on his own military journey. It’s a war story, but a love story at the same time. One might think … Continue reading →

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The Red Basket

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Climbing Downhill

I look across the room and see our red basket.  It used to be just a basket until Mr. Legs painted it and it was given a special job.  It holds Christmas greetings that trickled in during the month of … Continue reading →

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Moments in Time – The Angel

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Climbing Downhill

Christmas is always a special time.  I had a favorite angel to top off our tree, but one year our child had made an angel he was proud of and there was no question what would finish off our family’s … Continue reading →

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A Treasured Tradition – Part 6, Personal Touches

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Climbing Downhill

See Part 1 for the beginning of this story. In addition to composing beautiful poems and putting them on cards, Jim and Hazel Kistler gave gifts of encouragement by complimenting us and telling us we were special in their lives. … Continue reading →

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A Treasured Tradition – Part 5 EXTRA! EXTRA!

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Climbing Downhill

See Part 1 for the beginning of this story. Jim and Hazel began sending out their unique Christmas greetings in 1983, which was before we had met them and were written onto their mailing list. Because of the generosity of their … Continue reading →

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A Treasured Tradition – Part 4

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Climbing Downhill

This is Part 4 in a series of posts sharing the beautiful Christmas greetings and poems our friends have sent us through the years.  Click here for Part 1. The top picture shows our treasure chest with Jim and Hazel’s cards. … Continue reading →

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A Treasured Tradition – Part 3

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Climbing Downhill

This is a continuation of sharing the cards and poetry received over many years from our friends Jim and Hazel Kistler.  See Part 1 and Part 2 for the beginning of this story.  Christmas of 1998 brought this card to our … Continue reading →

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A Treasured Tradition – Part 2

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Climbing Downhill

This is a continuation of sharing the cards and poetry received over many years from our friends Jim and Hazel Kistler.  See Part 1 for the beginning of the story, which will make this post more meaningful.  Nineteen Ninety-five’s (1995) card gave … Continue reading →

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A Treasured Tradition – Part 1

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Climbing Downhill

Many years back when we were a young family, we met an older couple at church whom we grew to love.  Jim and Hazel Kistler became our good friends. Our love and respect for them grew during the time we had … Continue reading →

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It Stood the Test of Time

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Climbing Downhill

While visiting my mother-in-law, she brought out a gift she had received years ago from my oldest son.   I was surprised how well it had aged.  He is 27 now.  It was sweet that she kept it.  I had forgotten all … Continue reading →

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