dear santa

dear santa. i realize it's christmas eve and you've got your hands full, but i wanted to send you the following note. two years ago, i lost my job during christmas. with a baby boy at home, it was the scariest time of my life. consumed in sadness / fear / insecurity, i didn't acknowledge your existence. if i had, i would have asked you for a new job. one year ago, my daughter was born during christmas. an amazing GIFT, it also compounded my fears / worries. at the time, i asked you for a better year than 2008. you delivered. this christmas, i ask for NOTHING. instead, i extend...

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