The home fires may be burning in your home, as we together listen on the radio and watch TV, about the travel challenges many are facing throughout the country. Upon my return from travel to Seattle during the holiday season I was welcomed with 20 degree below zero weather. However, my heart was warmed as I listened to the phone messages and read the many cards, letters and precious thoughts, which I received. You all really made my day! Among the thoughts sent to me was a letter from my friend Dr. Green in Vermillion, South Dakota. She included thoughts from an unknown author, which I feel are so warm and precious - indeed to be shared with you, dear readers of this warm thoughts column. 

"When the song of the angels is still, when the star in the sky is gone, when the kings and princes are home, when the shepherds are back with the sheep the work of Christmas begins. To find the lost, to heal the broken, to feed the hungry, to release the prisoner, to rebuild the nations, to bring peace among people, to make music in the heart." 

I was also reminded in Lifelines magazine that January 21st is National Hugging Day, and a dear friend in Florida sent me the poem entitled, "Hugs for Everyone." 

"It's wondrous what a hug can do. A hug can break the language barrier and make your travels so much merrier. No need to fret about the store of them, the more you give, the more there are of them. So stretch those arms without delay and give someone a hug today." Thanks dear friend, a hug for you across the miles! 

Words of wisdom: Patience is the ability to idle your motor when you feel like stripping your gears. Author Unknown. Instead of counting your days, make every day count in this new year. For all those who have suffered in the past incredible pain, may we remember that the light that shut out the darkness can put together the broken pieces of our hearts. Author Unknown. Please accept my hug to help you, a true friend. Remember January 21st is National Hugging Day. 

Warm Thoughts from the Little Home on the Prairie Over a Cup of Tea by Luetta G. Werner

January 18th 1996

Published in the Marion Record

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