From my dear friend Liza in Equador, comes wise and unforgettable Christmas Greetings.
JAMA ECUADOR – December 2012
When I first sank my roots into this farming community, I was one of few transplants. The locals warmly accepted their pale-skinned ‘Gringa Alta,’ and the children learned to quickly spot the strange-talking outsider when she came to town. Parents sat in the shadows and nudged the ninos to greet the Gringita. Those children (and their families) have enriched my life.
Many have a basic and simple life that bestows them with rich virtues, although they aren’t often exposed to advanced technologies. When I compare their simple lives with those in the more-cultured world, I question if one can give a child too much. Material possessions are oftentimes a curse; we stay so focused on the newest gadget that we lose sight of the simple and free gifts at our fingertips.
ThisMansJourney’s sensitive post about children and their gifts will warm any…
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Leya 
This is what Christmas is meant to be about. Thanks for this fantastic reblog.
thank you my lovely friend! i returned home to the river late yesterday, so i am online more often, yet with a very slow connection. hopefully by mid january there will be new and faster option! i’ve missed seeing/reading your posts and hopefully can catch up at night when the connection is faster (and everyone elsei sleeping!) thanks so much; i’m glad you enjoyed the post! lisa/z
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Take it easy and go slow…this is Christmas! Thank you for being there, Liza!
Beautiful. Thank you dear Leya, love, nia
Have a beautiful holiday, dear Nia!