MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!

[Summer_Sunshine]

God bless you with love, light and good health............

[Pamela]

Thank you Summer Sunshine!  Hmm. Summer Sunshine sounds pretty good about now!

It's 24 degrees in NC tonight!   

Hope you have a happy Christmas too!   

Hey.

On the first day of Christmas, Clay Aiken gave to me.....

A Christmas message of hope and joyeeeee!

Next!?!   

[mrs. c.]

On the second day of Christmas Clay gave to me 2 striped socks, and a message of hope and joyeeee!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!

[songbird457]

Can I join in?

On the third day of Christmas, Clay Aiken gave to me.... 3 CMH growls, 2 striped socks and a message of hope and joyeee!!!

[Her]

Here's hoping this Christmas is everyone's merriest so far!  Hope Santa's good to you!

[geraldine]

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

A SPEICAL MERRY CHRISTMAS CLAY!

[KSChristian4Clay]

On the fourth day of Christmas, Clay Aiken gave to me.... 4 Aiken winks, 3 CMH growls, 2 striped socks and a message of hope and joyeee!!! 
 

[Pamela]

On the the fifth day of Christmas, Clay Aiken gave to me.....5 glory nooooooootes!
4 Aiken winks
3 CMH growls
2 striped socks
And a message of hope and joyeeeee!!!

[wvclayfan]

On the sixth day of Christmas, Clay Aiken gave to me .... Six shirt tugs

Five glory noooooooootes
Four Aiken winks
Three CMH growls
Two striped socks
And a message of hope and joyeeeeeeee!!

Yea!!! This is fun! I love Christmas ... and I love ClayManiacs!!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!!

[mrs. c.]

On the 7th day of Christmas Clay gave to me......7 venues under 7 hours of driving to see him next tour 


six shirt tugs
five glory nooooooootes
four Aiken winks
three CMH growls
two striped socks
and a message of hope andd joyeeeee!!!

[songbird457]

I just have to share a very Clay-like story with you all.

At work we adopted a family to get presents for and be Santa and we all had a potluck dinner tonight after work with them. All along, as I shopped for the family and then later, helped wrap their presents and then last night, as I made my casserole to take to the dinner, I thought of them. aNd then I thought of all I had seen and done this year and it made me so thankful to have so many friends and family and a warm house - a house that I can call my own - and so many wonderful blessings.
And yes, I did become sad at times, buying presents for the little boy especially. I took my energy that I had in shopping for my own little Christian last year and got pajamas and toys and socks and other things for the needy family. I went into the community room where we were having the dinner, saw them sitting and talking with us - I could see the excitement of the meal and their presents and the love in their eyes. I thought I was just going to burst into happy tears. It was just yet another very special memory that is making Christmas 2005 so much more joyful.
I can be bummed out that I didn't see CLay this year. I can go a few days on and off with missing Justin and what wold have been my second new family and of course, having a step son, etc. I can and do miss all of that and it has been a year of definate changes and triumphs, etc.

But then I think about the family. I will never ever forget the feeling of not even knowing them but feeling like I wanted to be a part of their family for a long long time. I now want us to do this at work every year. Just thinking about it all makes me very emotional. I was sobbing earlier just thinking about it - it's all a good and wonderful thing.

I can have my own secret Christmas wishes and hopes and dreams for the new year, but I am going to extend my wishes that the family we helped tonight, be happy and safe and loved.

In the midst of all my sadness, I have done so much this holiday season: I helped decorate our church Christmas tree, I sang at a holiday function for a group of chronically ill church members and their supporters, I went carolling with my work colleagues to a local nursing home, I helped wrap for inclusion with wonderful, loving, kind friends, I helped make Christmas possible for a local family - and that is just scratching the surface. I feel so blessed.

Anyway, I had to share that with you all. Merry Christmas with love!

[Summer_Sunshine]

Here's an animation I took all bloody day to make. It's a little rough around the edges, but it's worth it. i did my best on it. Just press Spacebar for the next slide. Hope you like it. Take care and God Bless!!!


http://photobucket.com/albums/v293/MiMorena69/animations/?action=view&current=Xmas3.swf

[songbird457]

On the 8th day of Christmas, Clay Aiken gave to me: 8 Claymaniacs wrapping for inclusion,
7 venues under 7 hours of driving to see him next tour 
six shirt tugs
five glory nooooooootes
four Aiken winks
three CMH growls
two striped socks
and a message of hope andd joyeeeee!!!

[mrs. c.]

Renee, your story touched my heart, you are a warm, caring, sweet woman, thanks for sharing your thoughts!!
Sharon

[Pamela]

I can be bummed out that I didn't see CLay this year. I can go a few days on and off with missing Justin and what wold have been my second new family and of course, having a step son, etc. I can and do miss all of that and it has been a year of definate changes and triumphs, etc.

But then I think about the family. I will never ever forget the feeling of not even knowing them but feeling like I wanted to be a part of their family for a long long time. I now want us to do this at work every year. Just thinking about it all makes me very emotional. I was sobbing earlier just thinking about it - it's all a good and wonderful thing.

I can have my own secret Christmas wishes and hopes and dreams for the new year, but I am going to extend my wishes that the family we helped tonight, be happy and safe and loved.

Renee, what a beautiful post and a lovely message.  Thank you.  I hope you continue to find joy this holiday season and that you have a sweet, sweet Christmas!

[clayMaine-iac]

On the ninth day of Christmas, Clay Aiken gave to me: 9 sexy hats

8 Claymaniacs wrapping for inclusion,

7 venues under 7 hours of driving to see him next tour 

six shirt tugs
five glory nooooooootes
four Aiken winks 
three CMH growls
two striped socks
and a message of hope andd joyeeeee!!!

[lorilovesgolf]

On the 10th day of Christmas Clay Aiken gave to me 10 front row tickest to his JNT 2005 tour!!

9 Sexy Hats

8 Claymaniacs wrapping for inclusion

7 venues under 7 hours of driving
6 shirt tugs
5 glory nooooooootes
4 Aiken winks
3 CMH growls
2 striped socks
and a message of hope andd joyeeeee!!!

[Clara]

Merry Christmas!!!!!!  Merry Christmas!!!!!!   Merry Christmas!!!!!!
Merry Christmas!!!!!!  Merry Christmas!!!!!!   Merry Christmas!!!!!! Merry Christmas!!!!!!  Merry Christmas!!!!!!   Merry Christmas!!!!!!

And thank you, Renee, for reminding us of the true spirit of Christmas.

Love and hugs to all my very dear Maniacs,

Clara

[Pamela]

Hello and Happy Christmas to all!  I hope everyone is celebrating with friends, or family, or friends and family - whether it's Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza or just a peaceful day of gratitude... remember the greatest gift is the one that touches your heart the deepest - love. I love you all!



Someone needs to add a verse to our song....on the 11th day....?  I get dibs on the twelfth day! 
PS - Thanks for the visuals for our "song" Deanna!  They make me joyful.

[KSChristian4Clay]

On the 11th day of Christmas Clay Aiken gave to me 11 clack filled DVDs! 

10 front row tickest to his JNT 2005 tour!!
9 Sexy Hats
8 Claymaniacs wrapping for inclusion
7 venues under 7 hours of driving
6 shirt tugs
5 glory nooooooootes
4 Aiken winks
3 CMH growls
2 striped socks
and a message of hope andd joyeeeee!!!


Take it away Pamela!