Wishing you every blessing…

My cousin Dan's Arabic Bible and my Mom's Rosary Beeds (Photo credit: Father Daniel S. Sormani, C.S.Sp.) — My cousin Dan’s Arabic Bible and Mom’s Rosary Beads (Photo credit: Father Daniel S. Sormani, C.S.Sp.)

WISHING YOU EVERY BLESSING DURING

THIS HOLY-DAY SEASON

AND

FOR THE NEW YEAR!

See you in January.

Love,
Jamie

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mairmusic says:

January 12, 2016 at 8:38 am

Hope your holidays were bright! Happy 2016!

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1. Jamie Dedes says:
  
  January 12, 2016 at 8:44 am
  
  Lovey! Thank you, Marilyn. Hope your holiday was full of spirit and music and wish you the best in 2016. Am playing your music now. Beautiful as always.
  
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Ben Naga says:

January 10, 2016 at 9:16 am

RELIGION

Each path we travel
If we walk it to its end
Ends at the same place

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1. Jamie Dedes says:
  
  January 10, 2016 at 9:39 am
  
  Amen!
  
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2. Jamie Dedes says:
  
  January 10, 2016 at 9:41 am
  
  Parents and parenting are the themes for January if you have something to add to the conversation, you know where to send it. Thanks, Ben!
  
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3. Jamie Dedes says:
  
  January 10, 2016 at 11:43 am
  
  Curious. What in this post provoked/inspired your response, Ben.
  
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Pat says:

December 25, 2015 at 8:19 am

Joy and peace to you, Jamie. And here’s to a year of fruitful blogging.

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1. Jamie Dedes says:
  
  December 25, 2015 at 4:38 pm
  
  You too , Pat. Hope you are enjoying the day.
  
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  1. Pat says:
    
    December 25, 2015 at 4:41 pm
    
    A perfect day! Thanks.
    
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iuliagherghei says:

December 25, 2015 at 6:21 am

Merry Christmas!!! Joy and peace!!!

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Daniel says:

December 24, 2015 at 7:13 pm

Always in my thoughts and prayers, my wonderful cousin!! Thanks for all your dedication to making the world a gentle place!! Blessings and love…

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Sue Vincent says:

December 23, 2015 at 10:50 pm

Have a peaceful and blessed Christmas, Jamie.

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1. Jamie Dedes says:
  
  December 24, 2015 at 12:09 am
  
  Thank you, Sue. You too.
  
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Gretchen Del Rio says:

December 23, 2015 at 4:52 pm

Many blessings for you.

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Bodhirose says:

December 23, 2015 at 1:56 pm

Abundant blessings and love to you, dear Jamie! xoxo

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slpmartin says:

December 23, 2015 at 8:37 am

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a new year full of love and joy!

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1. Jamie Dedes says:
  
  December 23, 2015 at 8:48 am
  
  Thanks, Charlie! You too. Love –
  
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scillagrace says:

December 23, 2015 at 5:28 am

Peace and joy to you, dear Jamie!

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1. Jamie Dedes says:
  
  December 23, 2015 at 7:32 am
  
  Thank you, Priscialla. You too. xo
  
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Rashid Abbasi says:

December 23, 2015 at 3:17 am

Merry Christmas ❤

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1. Jamie Dedes says:
  
  December 23, 2015 at 3:33 am
  
  Thank you, Rashid. Blessings!
  
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