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Joyce Godwin
It’s a great time of year now as we are getting ready for Santa and celebrating the birth of Jesus. I love to see the excitement in my grandchildren — all children actually — as they think about gifts coming their way, Santa Claus and the Elf on the Shelf.
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Joyce Godwin AD SALES
Amy Jukes, Jamie Roubinek, Joyce Godwin
But there’s another side of Christmas and that’s the people who want to but can’t provide those gifts for their children and can’t afford to buy food. The stress that comes along with those heartbreaks is a very real issue.
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Xaviar Jukes, Joyce Godwin DESIGNER
My husband and I have decided to donate more this year than usual because of the havoc from COVID-19. Normally, we donate gifts for children through the Angel Trees and other programs. We’ll increase the amount of toys and gifts we donate, but we want to donate more food. In this time of a Covid pandemic, people need help. I’m impressed with the giving spirit of the people who live in Anna; not only in monetary values but the way people are willing to donate their time to worthy projects. More than one church is involved in giving away food and providing for people in trouble. It’s inspiring. Regardless of your position and how you choose to donate during this season, we at Anna Living Magazine are wishing you the merriest of Christmas seasons and the happiest of New Years. Like everyone else, we have a strong wish to see COVID-19 come to an end. On another issue about Christmas, I don’t know what to get for my husband. He thinks I love my dog more than him, but he’s wrong. I love them both the same. And besides, I already have her gift. So any suggestions will be welcome. Lastly, our family is serious about celebrating the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day. Then, after lunch, the house will be filled with such joy and excitement as children (all grown now) and grandchildren and one great-grand will be opening gifts, wrapping paper and ribbons flying amid squeals of excitement. Merry Christmas to all!!!
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Claude Webb, Lafe Angell, Don Eldredge, Jamie Roubinek, Jimmie Gibson, Jennifer Sexton SPECIAL THANKS
Anna Area Historical Preservation Society, Director of Public Works for the city of Anna, Greg Peters, Kimberly Winarski, President and CEO of the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce Kevin Hall FOR ADVERTISING QUESTIONS OR EDITORIAL REQUESTS
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Joyce Godwin 903-815-0044
P. O. Box 341, Anna TX 75409
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