How the Grinch tried to steal Christmas, again

As Christmas is here I thought I would share with you a story of how the Grinch once again tried to steal Christmas.

I think for many of us the Grinch of 2009 has been slower business and the resulting lower income.  As I heard one business owner describe it “flat is the new up!”  I certainly hope the Grinch is no where in sight a year from now.

This is a true  story of how the little green bad guy showed up a couple of times and now has been vanquished for one family.

Due to the economic downturn and the markets being as they are, a mother and father of 4 children faced the reality earlier this month that there were not going to be any Christmas presents to exchange.

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A relative of this family took it upon herself to buy presents for the children so the father was able to announce that Santa had a sleigh full of gifts for the children and everyone involved was feeling very good.

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Then last week while the collected presents waited in a car to be delivered, someone took a baseball bat to the windows of the car and stole all of the presents.  Santa’s sleigh was empty again.

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My 16-year-old daughter mentioned this situation to her church youth group.  This youth group was in the act of looking for needy families to serve this Christmas. They graciously offered to help this family.  Gifts arrived Saturday night, yesterday afternoon and more arrive today to be delivered in time for Christmas.  Presents for the kids, parents and the entire family along with enough food for a couple of meals.

The Grinch was sent away in defeat, game, set and match: Christmas!

May the true meaning of this season be with you today.

Merry CHRISTmas!!!