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Patrick's avatar

We chaps all have a stories like this one but your's was so beautifully told...

...and, if you don't mind, I'm stealing 'a trebuchet of emotional wallop' for future use.

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Robert  Basler's avatar

It's all yours, Patrick. I hope it catapults you to success!

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Maggie Fox's avatar

OK. I teared up. Again.

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Robert  Basler's avatar

So did I...

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Jane Rea's avatar

Your best-ever Christmas.

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Deborah's avatar

Not enough tissues in the house for this one. It’s why we all adore you, Bob.

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Anne-Marie Epp's avatar

Bob, thanks for helping me get into the seasonal spirit. "What child is this?" Christopher, you are a lucky man to have your own Christmas story.

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Chris Basler's avatar

Loved learning about this song and about where your love of martinis came from!

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kirtlye parker's avatar

Beautiful and all this time I thought Barbara was the baker.

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Johanna Gabbett Klesh's avatar

Beautiful story, told from the joyful father’s point of view. I loved it!

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trixiebettsDornoch's avatar

Beautiful tale.

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trixiebettsDornoch's avatar

What a beautiful happy tale. And you baked chocolate chip cookies for Barbara!

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Nathan's avatar

Thanks for sharing this hallowed memory—a piece of your heart. My first child was born just four months ago. I get it, Bob. It’s beautiful. Truly beautiful.

And just in case you’re wondering, yes, I have a lump in my throat. Like right now.

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jane hodgin's avatar

Love it!

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Rita Jane Gabbett's avatar

Beautiful.

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