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Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Editor's Notebook

Christmas Wishes from Patch!

As 2012 is wrapping up, it's nice to take the time to relax with family, be thankful and eat lots of food.

I don't know about you, but I'm glad Christmas is here. All great Christmas movies, holiday coffee specials, quirky decorations and gift exchanges aside, Christmas is a time I realize just where I am and how things have changed since the Christmas before. As a Christian, this holiday means a lot more to me than presents or even great food. As I've gotten older, I've thought increasingly more about how much I have to be thankful for and how I can express my gratitude. Giving comes in many different sizes and packages. It may mean finding that handy present for someone who really needs it, or bestowing a funny gift to someone who has more than enough. But I've also learned that giving my time, where I may not always feel I have something to …

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