Comments on: Dear Santa,

By: Sam K

Sam K — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 18:31:23 +0000

Thank you for a year filled with thought-provoking inspiring posts. And what a great way to finish off the year. All the best to you in 2018 and looking forward to your future posts!

By: Natella Isazada

Natella Isazada — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 21:17:13 +0000

In reply to Lida. You are most welcome Lida! Thanks a lot for your enthusiasm throughout the year as well! Merry Christmas and see you here in 2018!

By: Lida

Lida — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 14:16:16 +0000

Thank you for such a wonderful post, Natella. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Looking forward for your new posts in 2018.

By: Natella Isazada

Natella Isazada — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 23:07:12 +0000

In reply to Jason Johnson.

Thank you so much for your on-going support dear Jason! without your insightful comments and observations, this blog would have never been the same!
As for my experiences crossing the oceans in the search of a better life, yes, it has been quite a journey and I definitely learned a alot on my way. As I said in my post, the best part was meeting all of these amazing people and hopefully playing a tiny part in their lives as well.

I am sorry about your loss. The person you are talking about sounds like someone who played an important role in your family’s life. She left a void you said and she probably left a legacy as well. Wishing you the strength to go on with this first Christmas without this important family member, and the strength to move on with the rest of your life. All my best wishes this Holiday Season and for the New Year!

By: Natella Isazada

Natella Isazada — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 22:59:41 +0000

In reply to Melissa. Thank you dear Melissa for the wonderful wishes! Same to you and all the very best this holiday season!

By: Natella Isazada

Natella Isazada — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 22:58:52 +0000

In reply to K.Asgari. Thank you very much dear K, Merry Christmas to you and all of your loved ones! May your wishes come true as well!

By: Jason Johnson

Jason Johnson — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 18:59:24 +0000

When I read your story Natella, my first thought was how brave you were to leave your Homeland at such a young age in search of a better life in a country on the other side of the world no less. Going through that experience has definitely heightened your awareness of others that are dealing with similar circumstances this holiday season and your Christmas wish is truly admirable. This will be my family’s first Christmas after the loss of a Matriarch earlier in the year and there is a noticeable void that she has left in her wake. Her loss has reminded me to cherish those small moments with my loved ones, to be available to help my dear friends when they need my support, and to simply enjoy my life. Thank you for a year of great articles Natella. Every week you consistently found a way to challenge me to be a better person. I appreciate it. Merry Christmas and all the best in 2018.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 09:43:14 +0000

As usual very touching post! On this Christmas may you enjoy good moments, a lot of hope, but above all, hapiness, dear Natella!!!!

By: K.Asgari

K.Asgari — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 10:01:19 +0000

Merry Christmas, dear Natella! May Santa make all of our dreams a reality!

By: Natella Isazada

Natella Isazada — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 05:18:05 +0000

In reply to Vanessa. Thank you so much for sharing Vanessa. I hope each of us can be that positive effective person in other people's lives as well.