Two days before Christmas Emma took me shopping for a new dress. I had never owned a dress before or even new clothes, just hand- me- downs. I never d...eamed that she would buy me new shoes, plus a little white hat to cover my poor shorn head. I even had a pair of little white gloves, just like Emma's and a black beaded purse with a whole dollar in it to put in the collection plate. My first time in church was Christmas morning. Emma introduced me to the congregation as her little angel from. Faris had left Haifa as a young man and was happy to do so. But now, he felt, as if he had abandoned his culture and tradition by leaving and Yasmin’s public nakedness was a reflection of her rootlessness. The seeds the gardener sows eventually grow, but when planted away from its natural soil, the plant may never grow. The earth is sacred, the soil is spiritual and the land is wise and this gives root to morality. The land remember those who have trod on it in the past and its experiences. I ask you what you want to do, should I pull over or race off. You think about it for a moment and tell me to pull over. I find a quite spot and pull in. The truck follows us in. We both get out the car and turn to look who was there. The driver gets out, a young guy in his mid 20’s a little rough around the edges but good looking. As his passenger rounds the front of the car, You take note of the sheer side of him. He must be well over six feet tall, and by the size of his arms incredibly. I closed the door and made it back to the couch and KNOCK, KNOCK, back to the door. It was Bob and Mary. This time I looked outside and saw Neil and his family driving up. I closed the door and listened for them climbing the stairs. As they were walking up I opened the door and welcomed them.I ran this time back to Cynthia "Did you miss me?"She handed me the empty cup and said, "Yes. Coffee please." I was up and at 'em again. I finally got to sit with my wife. I called Fred and Anne. I gave.