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The Box – Finale
“Are you ready?” She asks?
Tina is so excited…..she is just like a little girl the way her face is lit up in anticipation.
Angie begins her count down
“Ten, nine, eight”
“Oh would you just get on with it….” Tina is growing impatient.
Angie continues her countdown………“seven, six, five….”
I now join in the countdown with our daughter…..
“four, three, two……one…” and Angie flips the switch, lighting the tree.
It is spectacular, if I do say so myself. There are hundreds of little white lights and they make the whole room glow. Angie comes over to where we are standing and hugs us both. As I continue to hold Tina she wraps her arms around Angie in the same manner.
I can’t help but think to myself as I hold the two most special people in my life that I have everything I have ever wanted right here in my arms.
There have been many years where we have held tree trimming parties and had our friends join us in the task, but I am most thankful for the years when it has been just the three of us…..like tonight. These are very special memories for me and have replaced all of the not so great ones I had before these two “angels” graced my life.
Tina looks back at me and asks…..”Isn’t it beautiful?”
I decide now is the time to have some fun. I respond with a serious voice by saying “It’s OK………..but it ……well………… it is missing something, but I just can’t put my finger on what it is.”
Angie picks up on my “game” and plays along. “Yeah, you know Mom I think Mama B is correct. There is just something…………. something that isn’t quite right.”
I release my grip from Tina and walk back towards the bedroom. When I return I see Tina carefully inspecting the tree, trying to determine what could possibly be missing. The tree is amazing and truly is not missing a thing.
I chuckle to myself as I watch her from a distance and Angie smiles at me when she sees that I have retrieved the parcel containing Tina’s surprise.
Tina is standing with her hands on her hips….a clear sign that she is becoming frustrated.
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(23 votes, average: 4.22 out of 5)
Wow I’m first I can’t believe it. Just logged in and there it was the promised chapter. Thanks for the email. Great story and well written thanks my friend. Perhaps one day I might bite the bullet and write a story, stranger things have happened. Hope you and P have a great Christmas. I look forward to the emails. K x
Now we need to gang up on the other two to post. What do you say Chicki and Ness, are you up for it?
wonderful story… very heartwarming. Merry Christmas!
This was a beautiful story Taz and wonderfully written. I will never tire of reading your stories…they are always written from the heart! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Tazzie you know when we put the angel on the tree tomarrow night I will be thinking of this story and you. If you were an ornament i would but you on my tree. A very Merry Christmas to you and P. Thank you, Md
The ending was perfect, such a beautiful story!!love the remembering of angie’s handmade school ornaments. too funny my daughter is the same way..my little on is only 5 so i still have a ways to go! Merry Christmas :)
wow christmas seems like its such a huge thing for Tina and to have their tree of memories plus a new gift is wonderful. What a lovely story u have gifted us. Thk u.
Tazzi I forgot to say thank you for popping into our lives this year. Thank you, Md
Hey Tazzie. Fantastic story. Thanks for sharing your time and talent, and giving such a great gift in this story. Merry Christmas
BRAVO – BRAVO – BRAVO my friend. You wrote a beautiful holiday piece which you should be proud of. This was so touching and yes, symbolic. I’m proud of what you have accomplished with all your writing, and have definitely witnessed you grow as a writer. Thanks so very much for being the person you are, and I hope to continue to read many more stories from you in 2009! Wishing you and P a very Merry Christmas, and yes…we will be in touch over the next few days for sure. (( HUGS ))
Beautiful story A tree full of love and lots of loving memories. Merry Christmas to you and yours thanks
Merry Christmas. I send you all my best wishes. It was a nice story and it brought me a little Christmas spirit ,therefore thanks.
What a wonderful Christmas present that you have given to the readers. Bette and Tina are a special couple along with their baby girl Angelica and are brought to life by all the wonderful authors.
very beautiful! :)
That was a amazing story – Thanks. Wish you all a Merry Christmas
Thank you for this beautiful story and Yes..the macaroni star is one of my favorites. Have a wonderful holiday season!
Tazz, That was a very beauitful story full of so much love. Thank you
Thanks for that great Christmas story. Looking forward to more of your writing.