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Christmas is just around the corner, and my mind’s been buzzing with gift ideas for you. Flowers? Jewelry? Maybe that cozy cashmere blanket you’ve been eyeing? But honestly, finding the perfect present feels impossible. It’s not that you’re hard to shop for, but how do you wrap up all the love and appreciation I feel for you in a pretty little box?

It’s like trying to capture sunshine in a jar. This year especially, you’ve been my rock, my cheerleader, and the glue that holds our family together. Between work, the kids’ endless activities, and just life in general, things have been a whirlwind. I’ve been so busy juggling it all that I haven’t always stopped to tell you how much I notice and value everything you do. I worry that my gifts don’t even scratch the surface of how amazing you are.

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Another year’s flown by, hasn’t it? Seems like just yesterday we were decorating the tree and making a mess with the tinsel. Now Christmas is here again, bringing all the familiar warmth and sparkle with it. But amidst all the lights and carols, there’s something that feels… well, incomplete.

Because let’s be honest, all the twinkling lights in the world can’t quite compare to the light you bring into my life. And all the presents under the tree can’t measure up to the gift of your love. This Christmas feels a little… emptier, a little less bright, simply because I miss having you right here with me, sharing the joy and laughter.