My best friend, Jenny Green, is my neighbor in Depoe Bay, She brings her pal, “Jack” King of The Rain Forest around my place for visit in Little Whale Cove…
We visit for the longest time, not knowing what time it is. Jenny is like a daughter to me. Maybe, I’m like Pops to her. I know she is my daughter, especially during the Holidays and other times we need each other…
Jenny ‘n Jack drove up in her rig while I was sitting on the porch waiting for them. Jack ran up 1st. He knows I’m Pops. He barked softly, and put his nose on my lap and looked at me and said, “Merry Christmas Pops, I love you!”
Jenny loves me too, I know. She came up, hugged me , and said, Merry Christmas, Pops! I love you!
So, we sat like we always do, and talked for the longest time.. She and Jack were excited to tell me about their hike up to Mt. Hood last week, where they sat with Santa…
Jack loves Santa. He helps us all to remember and believe in Santa each Christmas and everyday of the year too. We love Santa too. We love back Jack just like we always do…
After what seemed like a few minutes, we noticed it was getting to be late in the afternoon. Jack pulled on Jenny and barked softly and said, “Pops it’s time to go. I want my Christmas 🍪 cookies…
Jenny hugged me and said, I love you, Pops! I hugged her back, and said with a tear and smile, “I love you, too, Jenny, my dear…
Children and Families in Life After Trauma (CFLAT)
