Hello dear friends of my village,

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I still cannot believe that I got a village with my name on it – Julia’s Village, that’s so cool! You are still here, aren’t you? I know you are, my dear friends. I know you still stand by me and give me strength in so many ways. You come to see me, ask about me, celebrate my birthday, send me gifts and good thoughts, cheer me up for every inch-stone I reach, and cry with me when I am not well. I very much appreciate the ways my friends sometimes stop by and extend a loving moment or helpful hand to me. I have your support for many years and I wouldn’t be where I am today without you in my village. I love you all and I will always be grateful for everything you do for me.

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As Christmas is almost here, I’m thinking about Santa. I told him that I wish he can bring more friends because just like the spirit of Christmas, all my friends live in my heart – not at the North Pole. I may be small, but my heart is huge! I thank him for all his gifts from last year. As a token of appreciation, I will leave a carrot for his reindeer next to his milk on the table. I cannot wait for them to come!

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While Santa comes around once a year, YOU my friends and my family are with me all the time. And speaking of being with me all the time: Spring of Hope Gala is just around the corner – I’m so looking forward to see you all at my special day of the year. A day just for me. I feel so special and loved.

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May Santa bring you everything you wish for! You have my love!

Thanks for being part of my Village!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Julia