Tag: Christmas
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Merry Christmas
An Irish Christmas Blessing “May you have walls for the winds, a roof for the rain and tea beside the fire. Laughter to cheer you, those you love near you, and all your heart might desire. May joy and peace surround you, Contentment latch your door, And happiness be with you now, And bless you evermore. ” Light…
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What a Crazy Christmas Tree!
The O’Gara Clan has been known to be nontraditional in a lot of things. Holidays is when our nonconformity shines. This year is no different. Daughter #2 is attending a trade school for HVAC. She has tried a few things as she attempts to find her way along the path to adulthood. This is her…
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You’ve got mail!
If you like mail, real paper, glue stamp postal mail send us your mailing address and we will add you to the O’Gara Clan Christmas card list. Watch your mailbox! The real one outside.
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Christmas is about Love…
Christmas is about love. God’s love for us. A mother’s love for her child. Our love for each other. “If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?”
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Mary Did You Know?
Mary knew that she was the vessel of the Holy one. The angel Gabriel told her. Did she know that her son would preform miracles? Did she know he would heal the sick and comfort the broken? Did she know he would suffer and give his life for humanity? I believe she did not know…
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Christmas is about love
Isaiah 9:6For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. I don’t care if the Church (big C) created the Christmas holiday to over shadow the pagan rituals that people where fond of.…
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Hello December
We love sending and receiving Christmas cards. Please use the “Contact Us” link above or click the picture below to give us your address. The O’Gara Clan will send you a card in the mail. Yes, with real paper, a stamp, love, and holiday cheer! Like sending cards too? Here’s our address! The O’Garas PO…
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Do Not Hurt Yourself…
Striving for Perfection on Christmas. There are some things you do not know about me. There are some hidden things I keep tucked inside my soul. I do my best to be as transparent as a writer can be. I will answer any question honestly and often without sugar-coating it so the truth is easier…
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Christmas is Not About Stuff
Thinking about the Christmas wrapping, shopping, and decorating, it hit me. All the stuff that I call traditions and all the seasonal necessities that I think we need are so not necessary. Christmas is about the family that I shop, decorate, wrap, and do the traditions for to try to please. Will my family love…
Brendan & Lori O'Gara 