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ONE WOODEN AIRPLANE AND A WHOLE LOTTA' LOVE


It's Monday - so it's time for Vintage Christmas Monday, hosted by The Potting Shed - Anything Goes Here.  Please click on her button on sidebar if you would like to participate.

Ok, about this wooden airplane.  This little girl is 31 years old - I don't know if that is vintage or not - but she has aged a lot better than I have. :)

Now for her story  - 31 years ago I was a struggling, divorced, mother supporting and raising two children on my own.  Somehow, this wonderful man ended up in my life - and he loved me warts and all.

It was out first Christmas eve together and he had been telling me how much he had always wanted to take flying lessons but somehow just never made it happen.  So guess what happened.......this is just what Santa got him (Santa was a female in this case).  HE WAS OVER THE MOON HAPPY!

Now Santa had to put it on her Mastercard bill and make payments on it for well over a year - but Santa didn't even care.  Because....she was OVER THE MOON HAPPY that she had made him so happy!!

NOW, ISN'T THIS WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT!!

Warmest wishes to all of you dear friends,


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  1. anythinggoeshereDecember 6, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    Yes, it is! What a wonderful story and such a cute vintage keepsake to remember it! xo Joan

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  2. JudiDecember 6, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    That is such a great story and yes, Christmas is all about making others happy! Thanks for sharing. Judi

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  3. ★Carol★December 6, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    Yes, that's what Christmas, and love is all about! What a sweet story, and thanks for sharing it!
    Happy VCM!
    Carol

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  4. www.MaisonStGermain.comDecember 6, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    Now THAT is a true Christmas story. Thank you for sharing. He is lucky to have such a sweet lady!
    ~Debra
    Blog: The Capers of the Vintage Vixens

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  5. PostcardyDecember 6, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    That's a sweet story.

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  6. UnknownDecember 6, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    Worth it! Great story
    Happy Vintage Christmas Monday to ya.

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  7. Julie MarieDecember 6, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    Hello Jo... yes, that is what Christmas is all about... a precious little airplane and beautiful memories to go with it... Bisous... Julie Marie

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  8. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartDecember 6, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    Very sweet story and the ornament is just perfect!

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  9. SandraDecember 6, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    Wonderful story and ornament...thanks for you message...did you get to see Temple Square in SLC with all the Christmas lights...it is magical.

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  10. koraleeDecember 6, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    Ahhhhh what a lovely story. It is so neat to have the ornament to go with such a special memory.

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  11. UnknownDecember 7, 2009 at 1:56 PM

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  12. Hardin County KeepsakesDecember 7, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    Thanks for sharing your story,and thanks for your nice comment on my blog about my vintage things.
    one does collect a lot of memories and things over years of marriage.
    judy j
    http://hardincountykeepsakes.blogspot.com/

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  13. Blondie's JournalDecember 7, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    What a wonderful story, Josette!! Your little angel in the airplane is a great reminder of how we can open our hearts a mile wide to make the ones we love happy. You have a wonderful blog and another faithful follower. Thank you for stopping today for my elf story!! :-)

    xoxo
    Jane

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  14. RebeccaDecember 7, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    Inspiring and encouraging to read! One of the most heart-warming stories on the "Vintage" circuit this week :) I loved it.

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  15. The Lazy PeacockDecember 7, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    such a sweet story...thanks for sharing it!

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  16. Linda@Coastal CharmDecember 7, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    What a great story...thanks for sharing the story and the cute little ornament! Hope you have a FUN week!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  17. Gypsy FishDecember 8, 2009 at 3:25 AM

    THat's a wonderful story...love the little flyer too.
    Happy VCM!
    Beth

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  18. Natasha in OzDecember 8, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    I love this gorgeous story and decoration. Your blog really is so beautiful and such a joy to visit.

    Best wishes, Natasha.

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  19. RosemaryDecember 8, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    Very sweet!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog.
    Love your name. I used to watch Dark Shadows as a kid and I loved that name.
    Rosemary

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  20. Parisienne FarmgirlDecember 9, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    How is it that I have never been here before???? What a lovely blog!!!

    Before I get to busy with making and wrapping presents (and delivering a baby) I wanted to visit and say "Merci Beaucoup" for following Parisienne Farmgirl this year.

    It truly was a blessed year and I hope you keep on blogging, sharing your thoughts and life's adventures in 2010.

    Merry Early Christmas.

    -Angela,
    www.parisiennefarmgirl.blogspot.com

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