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Tragedies happen and are always heartbreaking but especially so at the holidays. In an earlier column, we mentioned briefly about this one but want to elaborate.

First off, let me apologize for missing last week’s column. Like many others, I was battling one of the many “bugs” going around right now and just couldn’t muster the energy and focus to get the column finished. And, thank you to those of you who contacted me to ask why there was no “Growing Up Flippin” in the paper. You warmed my heart and, who knows, maybe helped my healing! I assure you, its absence was no fault of the Mountaineer Echo.

Hello everyone, I hope this week finds you all healthy and happy and getting ready for Christmas. Christmas is right around the corner, and I know everyone will be busy with all we celebrate for Christmas. Remember Jesus is the reason for the season. It is not all about big fancy gifts. We need to be thankful for our health, happiness, and all the blessings in our lives. Spend as much time with your family as possible on this day and count your blessing. I hope you all have a great week and as Always Remember the Little Things in Life.

Every year Christmas is December 25, and people around the world celebrate. Some celebrate the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, while others celebrate Hanukkah and others still may not celebrate at all.