Being the "only child" at Christmas time was great. I have glowing memories of a Flexi-Racer, a Roadmaster Bike, and an authentic Red Ryder BB gun. On Christmas Eve, aunts, uncles, cousins and grandmas assembled at one of our homes, and we kids opened a mountain of gifts. To top it off, hot cocoa with marshmallows flowed nonstop, and we were given all the hard candy we could eat. It was heaven.As parents, Orllyene and I soon learned the joys of Christmas were found in the eyes of our children. She has a wonderful talent for knowing the special gift …




