You are all very dear to me

[blamebrampton]

It's that time of year again when, throughout the Western world and in many other places, we're all told to be filled with joy and peace.

But I think it's OK not to be.

For everyone who has lost, or who is tired or who is alone, it's OK. Because while the advertisements say that the Christmas message is gifts and family, they're wrong. It's hope.

That's the whole story: the hope that one moment can change everything. And that's true whether you're an atheist, a Christian, a Muslim, a Hindu, a Jew … anyone at all.

Each of you have been moments that have changed my life and brought happiness. Thank you for that. I wish you all peace this Christmas and at the end of Hanukah or (in Sydney) profoundly wet December 25.

And at some point between now and Australia Day I'll get my act together to by you lot the traditional Oxfam chickens or goat!

Comments

[napchic.livejournal.com]

I think I'm just going to have to be so moved by this that I squish you very hard :)

Please brace yourself for a mighty squishing.
SQUISHES!!!!!*

[celerywench.livejournal.com]

Thank you.
Sincerely. Seeing this right now - just. Thank you.

[enchanted-jae.livejournal.com]

Well put.

[geneva2010.livejournal.com]

Bless you, and happy Christmas and new year.

[sinden.livejournal.com]

Happy holidays! I was surprised about how much sun we actually got. That was unusual.

[shu-shu-sleeps.livejournal.com]

Thank you and I wish exactly the same straight back to you, Mr Brammers and your gorgeous cats. It is about hope isn't it, and I wish that all I know experience moments of hope at just the right time in 2015. And sending massive hugs.

[karinmollberg.livejournal.com]

Agreed. Cheers. Glad to see you making use of your hand, too.

[nenne.livejournal.com]

I hope your Christmas was a good one. Thanks for the good wishes. :)