[MineralMan]

"During this season, as we celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ, Joel and I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas. May peace and happiness embrace all of us and may 2006 be your best year ever.

Victoria
"

I think she left out these paragraphs:

"We're really enjoying out lavish skiing vacation in Colorado. Vail is wonderful in the winter, especially if you're staying in a $2000 per night condo right next to the lifts.

I'm taking advanced ski lessons from the most wonderful instructor, Clint. He's so strong and young. The lessons are very stimulating. Joel seems to be enjoying his lessons, too. Cyndee, his instruction, is also young, but an expert at what she does.

Thanks to all of you for all your donations. This skiing trip will stimulate us both, so we'll be back in the New Year with renewed vigor to resume our ministry. It was your dollars that made this possible."

[MineralMan]

"Cyndee, his instruction" should be, "Cyndee, his instructor," of course. Sorry. I wouldn't wan't to be accused of changing her words. [grin]

[Texas2step]

We're really enjoying out lavish skiing vacation in Colorado.

MM, nice parody. But, more than likely, they are staying in a condo owned by another church member, and possibly flying FC from a church member's reward miles.

Christians really are giving people, and it's very common for church members to be particularly giving to their pastors around Christmas. He has a large church, and I'm sure many, many wealthy church members. I would be surprised if they were paying for this little vacation at all.

[hummingbird]

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