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What’s the Best Gift You’ve Ever Given or Received?

By: Jacinta O’Halloran (View Profile)

As I pulled the slender box from under the tree, my mind raced with possibilities. Ripping the paper away, I found a small box of coloring pencils. “Huh?” The attached note read “you fill my life with color, now go fill yours,” and it included a certificate to a local art class, something I’d been feeling too busy to sign up for myself. I burst into tears. What’s your gift giving—or receiving—high point?

The giveaway ended Dec 17th, but you can still add your story to this chit chat. Look for more giveaways soon and stand by for an announcement about our winner.

 

 

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a trip to the Nassau, Bahamas
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Has to be my son and years later my grandson
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the best gift I have ever received is a place to live from my aunt after my husband left with a days notice. She opened her home to me with no strings. i loved her before but she saved my life
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My engagement ring!
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It would have to be my son!
Dee Dee
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Best Gift would definately be my 4 year old daughter :))
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The best gift I ever received was one year we were homeless with five children, and no jobs.Someone we did not know heard our story, and did something beyond words. She found my husband a job, she rented us a home , brought a truck load of toys and gifts for everyone, she came back with a truck load of food and a Christmas tree, and even some decorations. She turned on the elec.and got us all settled in for the most wonderful Christmas I had ever had. the true meaning of this celebration.I will never forget this lady and her gifts. Because without her we wouldn't even have had a home, or a meal. We are hoping to be able to one day do the same thing for someone else. If we all would do something for a total stranger ,then this season would be so much brighter.To all with Christmas love ,Happy Holidays
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The best gift I have received is a new Mustang in bright red. I love it.
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The best gift I ever received was this cute ornament from my mom when I was in my teenage years. It was a little mouse wearing a pair of headphones. Since I am a huge music fan and always seem to be wearing headphones, receiving it was a dream come true. It was also great how it played a Christmas song when you pushed a button on it.
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My best gift is the little pinkie ring my husband made me. He was away on deployment and spent a lot of his "down" time working on it. He gave it to me when he got home. It's a simple band with a heart on it yet it is more precious to me than any diamond necklace would ever be.
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