Thirty Three years ago, my dear and precious friend, Jacki, gave me this ornament.  We worked together at Carroll County Public Library in Westminster Maryland.  That year, 1978,  was a most challenging one  for my family because lightening struck our home in June and we lost everything.  The entire community mobilized, and, through God's ultimate Grace, individuals and families that I did not know, supported us, encouraged us and supplied all of our needs. We moved to San Jose,  California in 1982 because of a job transfer for my husband, followed by another move to the Chicago suburbs in 1986.  As the years passed, Jacki and I  remained in contact with each other and would meet when I made periodic trips back to Maryland.  Each year when I place this ornament on our Christmas Tree, I reflect on our special bond of friendship. Friends are Forever.  Thanks Jacki, you are so loved with an everlasting love.