The box and beyond

Dear Lydia Angela,

Of course, Santa Claus remembers you.

How do you like the snow so far in your first Winter? Isn't it magical? The same snow though can be dangerously slippery after a day or two, especially the well-trodden path. These days, it is causing Santa Claus some difficulty moving around, much so that he has only a bike. He prefers pedal-pushing now to slim down and get a better chiseled abs. Don't worry about prompt delivery. There's always Fedex.

I don't know until when Fedex will make a delivery this holiday season or how much bulk it needs to transport. I'm not very sure about non-working days here and I just found out that Fedex itself works with several contractors or franchises so each local branch may operate differently upon the discretion of local managers. However, I saw Santa Claus at Fedex today and he was told that his package for an apartment in White Acre Road, Columbia, MD, can reach there Wednesday or Thursday, next week. And so, you might want to look after your mailbox then around those dates apart from watching for Santa through your chimney, or checking your socks at the Christmas Tree (or laundry?).

After Thursday and you still haven't seen the brown Fedex box, you may want to ask your Papa Lando to bring you to the nearest Fedex outlet and look for his name, not yours, among the potential recipients. Well, Santa Claus assumes that your Papa was named in the lease of your apartment. I assure you though, that the box contains something for you. Your multiplication table is always good to remember at all times but in this case, here's a set of temporary digits which can multiply your joy: Fedex tracking number 468 611 710 019 567.

The box was sent today in spite of the snow because Santa Claus knows you'll be thrilled to receive something on or before (and definitely not later than) the birthday of Someone else. Celebrate with Him. He Himself is a gift for you. The wonder of the snow, the loving warmth from your Papa Lando and Mama Lydia, the comfort of your home, the fun company of friends, playmates and classmates, your intelligence, your ability to play the violin and many other things. He is behind all these.

Celebrate with Him, and know that you're getting more than any box can contain.

Merry Christmas!


Love,


ninong jerry
12.15.07