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By Jason Haddock

Published: Sunday, Dec. 21 2008 12:12 a.m. MST

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Chandevry

What a wonderful story. Thanks for sharing!

Bill

That is a lovely story told with sensitivity. I especially appreciated the part about confessing to eating the peanut butter.

mooneen

My mother was raised in Lehi, Ut. She came from a family of 8 and was the oldest female sibling. Her family was very poor. Most of the time, her only gift was an orange and a few hard tack candies in her stocking. She fondly told us stories of how they looked forward to that orange and a few hard tack candies. Her memories of Christmases were sweet and warm. I read your story with sweet memories of my mother and her Christmas orange. Thank you for reminding us that Christmas is not all about the gifts you receive but the love that is given. She did not speak of the hardships of being poor, but of the love that was shared with her family.

Anonymous

Thanks for the great story today!

Tory

GREAT STORY, thanks you, and Merry Christmas!

Anonymous

Wonderful story! Thanks for sharing, we all have some much to be thankful for.

Oregon

Thank you.

Great story about my sister

I know Soon as she is my adopted sister. She is a great kind person. She understands how small things can make a difference. I want her to know that she has made a difference in my life. I hope that we can all be a little more kind and caring not only during the holidays but everyday throughout the year.

Steve

Proud Utah Mom

What a touching story! May this help us all remember those who are less fortunate than we are. May we carry this reminder with us throughout the holidays and the upcoming year!

Anonymous

Thank you for a wonderful and touching story
may it help all of us remeber that Christmas is not all about us and to reach out and help others
less fortunate and give from the heart may God bless you all and Merry Christmas.

GRANDMA G>

I plan to tell that story at our Christmas dinner using an orange and then giving the grandchildren a Kit Kat so they will remember the treasure it was to Soon Hee. Beautiful Story. Thanks

Grandpa Reed

I'm so proud of Sun Hee for her great example. She is a great wife and mother. We all love her very much.

Aunty Barb

I was so glad to read the article and get to know more about the family.What great examples and help to remind us all to be grateful for all we have.Love you guys.

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