A Soldier’s Silent Night from Original by James M. Schmidt

“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in
a conspiracy of love.” ~ Hamilton Wright Mabie

Hello, my lovelies. Here’s wishing there’s contentment and serenity in your December
celebrations.

Please don’t be discouraged by the picture of Santa below. The message in the video is deeper than Santa and it’ll probably bring tears to your eyes. But the way I see it,
tears are not a bad thing to have at this time. Click on the YouTube link to see for
yourself, and if you like the message, please let me know.

The poem was recorded by Father Ted Berndt of Wisconsin as a tribute. Berndt is also a
former Marine and World War II Veteran and is a recipient of the Purple Heart. He died
on March 19th, 2004.

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Source: YouTube
Author: Written by James M. Schmidt in 1986 when he was a Lance Corporal. The original poem is Merry Christmas, My Friend.

Recorded by Father Ted Berndt in 2003, five months before he lost his final battle
(with pancreatic cancer). The original recording was produced by Ellen Stout, daughter of Father Ted.

To read more about this poem, click on this link to read the notes that will probably
squeeze your heart. The note includes a link to purchase a PDF of the page.

Photo: Author’s Album

To you, who celebrate Christmas in December,
Merry Christmas,
Happy Christmas,
Happy Holidays.
And if Christmas is not your cup of tea, I understand.

There are several holidays that fall in the month of December
besides Christmas; namely, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice,
and the newly secular HumanLight.

To you all, whichever way it is you celebrate,
I wish you Happy/Super/Joyous December Celebrations.

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