Another year has come upon us of bitter sweet memories. I still cannot believe that I am living this life without the presence of my parents and siblings. Tonight will be 6 years that we lost the leaders of our family and our Miguelito. I miss them all so very much. My heart yearns for their hugs and laughs and the great times spent together as a close family. But even with these missing links of love, I’ve found a deeper love that has filled my heart with joy and peace. It is my love for our Holy Father. Through all the pain and loneliness I endured from the loss of my family members, God has surrounded me with great love. I never stopped believing in what he could do for me and for our family. I surrendered and opened my heart to give what I could and to welcome the life purpose he had for me. God has shown his love to me through my nieces and nephews, through my dear friends, through the whistling of the trees, through the bright sunshine that warms my skin, and even through the crowds of shoppers that are excited to buy and give. I am thankful for all the ways he shows his love. It is the strange bitterness of great loss that has brought me to appreciate great love.
\nOn this eve a child was born who brought hope to everyone who believed in him. I believe in him. I will always believe in him. He has brought hope into my life that is beyond what I could’ve imagined. What a Christmas gift. It is the best gift anyone could ever have. I pray that this Christmas you too will have great hope fill your heart. That you will be touched by something that shows you that having faith is having HOPE.
\nMerry Christmas and Blessings to You and Your Family!
\nSincerely,
\nLeticia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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