They came from all 50 states this year. Well, almost.
WISCONSIN—I know you’re not Lutheran, Sean, but I am. So I want to send these words to you on Christmas:
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.”
NEW MEXICO—My name is Meredith, and I wish you a merry Christmas, from me, my two sons, my three dogs, three horses, eight cats, and all our chickens. Oh, and also my husband, Brad.
UTAH—Sean, we’re celebrating Christmas with my dad (89 years old). He had COVID-19 and almost died this year... I am eternally thankful to report that he is totally recovered and even drinking beer again.
TEXAS—Lost my business in September, but rediscovered my family. I will feed you brisket if you come to Texas.
CALIFORNIA—My mother is a nurse and is working so hard right now… They have set up medical tents behind some hospitals to deal with the influx of new patients arriving. She
is tired and exhausted and she will be working shifts on Christmas since other people need her more than I do.
MAINE—We’ve got plenty of toilet paper. Just saying.
FLORIDA—My kids and I just finished making over 300 Christmas cards for local nursing homes...
NEBRASKA—My 12-year-old son is a leukemia survivor and chose to give all his Christmas presents to other children suffering from cancer this year.
SOUTH DAKOTA—Mom and Dad are making a tremendous feast… This is the longest I’ve been away from home. I will see them tomorrow morning! (Amanda, age 19.)
VIRGINIA—My wife and I are getting back together.
MISSISSIPPI—My dad is not doing well, can you pray for him?
KANSAS—Hope you and Jamie (and everyone else in your family, no matter how many legs they have) have a wonderful holiday.
OREGON—Sean, my 10-year-old texted this…