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To: Neeka who wrote (211536)	12/26/2011 2:12:07 PM
From: Alan Smithee	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 225578

I have to agree. This year we received far fewer cards than in previous years. OTOH, I have been sporadic in sending cards out the past few years, so what goes around comes around (or doesn't as the case may be). There are several who did not return Christmas cards this yr and it seems like that is becoming a trend.

To: Neeka who wrote (211536)	12/26/2011 7:55:43 PM
From: ManyMoose	Read Replies (5) \| Respond to of 225578

We fell out of the Christmas card habit for a decade or so, but SI helped us get it back. Has your card arrived yet? It might be late.

To: Neeka who wrote (211536)	12/27/2011 11:27:09 AM
From: Peter Dierks	2 Recommendations Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 225578

I have been friends for a reason, season and lifetime. More than occasionally I was fooled into thinking that my friendship with someone was more deep than it was. I feel very fortunate to have a handful of lifetime friends. These are people who you may lose track of for a while, but when they return to your life you pick up where you left off. Acquaintancess may appear to be close, but they always reveal themselves by bringing up the unifying force (usually an event, team or person) in the first several minutes together. While I was absent, I kept in touch with a few of my SI friends on Facebook and email. I also thought about the people here who have made an impact on my life. Please know that even though I lost touch with you during that time, you are one of those I missed. Reason, Season, or Lifetime People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you figure out which one it is, you will know what to do for each person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty; to provide you with guidance and support; to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend, and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on. Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it. It is real. But only for a season. LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons; things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person, and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant. — Unknown

To: Neeka who wrote (211536)	12/27/2011 3:21:46 PM
From: Honor First	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 225578

Pray for your lost friends. Who knows what has happened to them? I hope they are all well.

To: Neeka who wrote (211536)	12/27/2011 3:40:17 PM
From: Jorj X Mckie	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 225578

there are many reasons that a friend may go quiet for a period. I was talking about this just last night with a friend who I haven't seen or spoken to in 5 years. She was diagnosed with breast cancer 6 years ago and then went into "hunker-down" mode. Then my wife was diagnosed with cancer 4 years ago and we went into "hunker-down" mode. And during those times, we stopped socializing a lot. Financial strain can also cause people to hunker down. They may be embarrassed or simply not have the money to go out.