Reblogged from Sally Cronin’s Smorgasbord:

As we contemplate the leftovers from Christmas Dinner… some blog posts in the last few days that reflect the wonderful spirit that keeps us all going through the tough times…

Ani and Sue Vincent have been share a wonderful Advent party all through December and on Christmas Eve we were treated to a poem and a miracle that made one little black dog very happy.

Ani’s Advent 2020! When Magic Happens

Dear Santa, remember that ball that I’ve had?
For several years now…it was getting quite bad…
And all that was left was some chewed rubber stuff,
A vague hint of curve and some once-yellow fluff…
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I’ve taken good care to be so gentle with it
Not tugged it or torn, so the ball would forgive it,
But age takes its toll and there’s naught that can stop it
Especially when I must ‘fetch it’ and ‘drop it’.

Please head over to read the rest of the story and be amazed at the ingenuity that saved the day: Ani’s Advent Party When Magic Happens

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