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Christmas Stories...

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My Mom was a storyteller.

She could make them up on the spot and entertain my children for hours. tree for ChristmasUnfortunately, most of her stories didn't make it to paper.

When she was in her late 70's she began learning to use a computer and she signed up for a writing class. As a result, a few of her stories were preserved for her grand-children and her great-grand-child.

This is one of my favorites, so every now and then at Christmas, I share it with my friends. I hope you enjoy The Christmas Tree.

SHOE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On a more serious note is the Christmas story I read this morning. It's about shoes, and veterans. And it contains the germ of an idea that any one of us could take and run with.

It's not as much fun as my Mom's story, but perhaps it will give you inspiration: A Christmas Story about Shoes.

 

 

Tree Image courtesy of Suat Eman at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Shoe Image courtesy of Suat Eman at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Thank you for sharing your mother's rendition of the Christmas tree...

Merry Christmas to you and yours Marte Cliff! 

Dec 22, 2017 04:33 PM
Marte Cliff

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®,CRS, I forgot to say...


Merry Christmas to you too!

Dec 22, 2017 05:53 PM
Marte Cliff

Thanks Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®,CRS, - I like to think she's watching and is pleased that I'm still sharing her imagination.

Dec 22, 2017 04:43 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

You mom sounds a bit like my dad.  Quick with a story true or not.

Dec 22, 2017 05:42 PM
Marte Cliff

That's the beauty of stories, William Feela - we know they're stories, so they don't have to be true.

Dec 22, 2017 05:53 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Aww, what a nice story about the Christmas Tree. That tree was important after all.

And thank you for sharing the veteran story as well. People really do like to give when they know what they are giving is needed. We should all keep an eye out for ways to help.

 

Dec 23, 2017 04:21 AM
Marte Cliff

Kat Palmiotti - I agree. We do like to help when we know it matters. I'm fed up with the big charities that spend 90% of the money on salaries and more fund-raising.

Dec 23, 2017 08:35 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Marte, glad your mom was able to put her stories into writing on the computer!  Thanks for sharing, and sure she would be very happy.  

Dec 23, 2017 06:29 AM
Marte Cliff

Joan Cox - Mom had quite a time with the computer. I don't know how many evenings we spent on the phone with me trying to figure out how to help her long-distance. I'm no techie, so sometimes it was pretty frustrating for both of us.

Dec 23, 2017 08:37 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Marte. Your Mother's story is wonderful, poignant and beautiful. Thank you for sharing it. I also liked the shoe story. We can all do something. Merry Christmas.

Dec 23, 2017 08:38 AM
Marte Cliff

Thanks Sheila Anderson. I would love to find someone who could point me toward those elderly people who need help but have too much pride to go asking for it. Wouldn't it be fun to be a Secret Santa for someone like that?

Dec 23, 2017 12:00 PM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Both stories were wonderful, Marte Cliff ... and you have my brain clicking. 

My office is right down the street from the local VFW ... we could certainly be a drop-off place for donations.  Going to see what I can do ... and share the stories and your motivation.  You never know what you may have started by sharing the story here ...

 

                                                         CONGRATULATIONS!

                                    YOU'VE BEEN FEATURED IN BANANATUDE!

 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS ... MERRY CHRISTMAS!

 

Gene

Dec 23, 2017 10:25 AM
Marte Cliff

Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi - Thanks! That's really good news.


I've been trying to find out about homeless shelters, etc. around here. They don't get much publicity, so I've been asking around, trying to learn who is in charge somewhere.

Dec 23, 2017 10:38 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Thanks for sharing your mm's story, Marte. We don't need a tax deduction to help another human being.

Dec 26, 2017 08:21 PM
Marte Cliff

You're so right Debbie Reynolds - to help another human being all we need is a bit of love in our hearts.

Dec 27, 2017 12:33 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Marte- you come by your talent via your mother, I see!  And speaking of your mother, I loved your her story!!!! And what a good idea to collect shoes for those who served our country. 

Dec 27, 2017 05:49 PM
Marte Cliff

Kathy Streib - My Mom got all the imagination - I had a heck of a time making up stories for the kids when she wasn't around.

Dec 28, 2017 02:08 PM
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