Head Over Heels For You: 2006

The chapel was filling up. It was almost time for services to begin. From across the room she spotted "him" and came running as fast as she could, her blond curls bouncing. The three-year-old neared her goal and anticipated his strong arms holding her up to beard's level. Then it happened...face plant to the floor. She had been running so fast she lost her balance. He picked her up and cradled her, wiping away her tears. The season was really early but she believed in Santa Claus. Her gestures were rewarded as he was there for her each week thereafter as they attended church.