I’ve composed letters to Santa Claus from a few familiar holiday characters. It’s never too late to believe. You are loved. Merry Christmas!
Dear, dear Santa,
My old friend – we must get together soon! I have news, my good man. I have news!
You surely recall dear, sweet George Bailey from New York? I am delighted to report, George has joined me. That’s right. George is in Heaven. AS2, of course. You remember I was an AS2 until George gave up. That was a glorious night – I got my wings! Been flying ever since!
We love to talk about the night Bedford Falls prayed… Old Man Potter hoping George would land in jail and everybody else hoping he wouldn’t.
Even you! Prayers were floating in and all of a sudden the red phone lit up. Kris Kringle asking the Creator almighty to help George Bailey. I’ll never forget that.
Anyway – George is here. Such a feast, such a feast! Mary’s been here. And George’s parents. Uncle Billy too. Bert and Ernie. Oh me. His little brother Harry. Sam Wainwright (Hee-Haw). Even Potter got in. (Between you and me – I’ll never know how that happened!)
As for me, I’ve been promoted! I lead my own brigade of Angels, First Class. We’re in training now. Our team name is Oddbody’s Godbodies. Can’t wait for our first assignment!
But enough about me. If you can, I know George’s children are upset and I’m hopeful you can do something.
Tommy is President of the Building and Loan and Janie is the CEO. Peter is a Congressman! And Zuzu – precious Zuzu, is married with five babies. Five! They certainly could a use a visit from you!
You remember… every time a bell rings, an angel gets their wings. Perhaps you could jingle jangle a bit more than usual and they’ll know their father just got his. Just a thought.
Your friend,
Clarence Oddbody
Jeffrey Griffin 