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Here we are on December 20 and for those who celebrate Christmas, time is running out.  As usual, like many folks, I get caught up in ensuring that everyone on my gift list is taken care of, the house is decorated and this year, cookies got baked.  My elderly father looks forward to having his “kids” gather together, so we’ll be packing the car and dog and trekking to Pittsburgh.  Don’t get me wrong, though hectic, I enjoy the holidays.  It’s a great way to connect with family, reminisce about long past times and enjoy good food and wine.

But, every once in a while, a heart warming story breaks through my personal “to do” list and gives me pause.  Today, a story making the rounds on the web about a coincidental mother and son reunion did just that.  In Michigan, a 45-year old woman and a 22-year old man, co-workers in the same Lowe’s store, recently found out that they were mother and son.  The woman had given up her son for adoption shortly after his birth and the son was adopted by a caring family.   A few years ago, the son began searching for his birth mother with the support of his adoptive parents.   Initially thwarted in his efforts because of a misspelled name, the son eventually learned where his birth mother lived and worked.  As the mother said at their reunion, “It’s a perfect time of year.  It’s the best Christmas present ever.”

Wishing all readers happy surprises this holiday season.