Holiday Reading: A Sailor's Gift

This Christmas Reading by William J. Lederer is dedicated to my Dad, Douglas Cedarleaf, who often included this in his sermon during the holidays. It is an inspiring letter written to express appreciation for a sailor who transformed a drab french cafe into a celebration of the Christmas spirit. Recorded with permission from the publisher, Guideposts.

Music, Pond 5: Sabertone, JE Ladd, DoverhillMedia

Reviews

Lovely. Thank you for sharing this holiday reading. I can see why it was a favorite of yours.

I could feel myself there and observing everyone and everything. Wonderful 🙏🌟💖

Thank you dear Glenda for sharing this wonderful story ♥️🙏✨🕯️may the Christmas spirit be with us always wishing you and your family and the IST community happy, magical and healthy holidays 🧘🏼‍♀️♥️and thank you Glenda for always being there with you lovely, comforting voice and message - namaste 💛🩵🫖🌱

How wonderful! It’s so heartwarming. Thank you for cheering up the soul with your beautiful offering🌹💕🕉️.

Beautiful. Thank you for helping free the joy in my heart 💖

I will never forget that story and will try to be the sailor if I find myself in that situation. Bless you. And your father.

I’d give 100 stars!

I was so deeply touched by this story. A wonderful reminder that it is the little things in life that we do or share that can make a huge difference in another’s life!! Thank you Glenda. And wishing a most lovely Christmas and holiday season!!!!

I shared this story with my son this evening before bed. thank you

Oh, this story and your reading touched my heart as I am sure it did many others hearing it, thank you!

Beautiful story. Thank you🙏❤ May the Christ-Energy of Love fills our hearts to shine upon the world ❤❤❤

Magical, may we all learn something from the sailor....how to “be” in this world. Thanks so very much. Your dad raised a lovely daughter.

I love your work so much; thank you!!

Thank you, thank you, Glenda! What a lovely story and a beautiful tribute to your father. I’m so grateful that you shared that with us here.

Thank you, nice reminder to share your Joy...💞✌🕉

Aww, such a nice story I’d kindness and generosity. Thank you. ☮️💟🕉

That was just beautiful! Thank you for sharing such a precious letter.

Simply beautiful 🙏🏻✨

A very heartwarming story radiant with the Christmas spirit!

Inspiring and uplifting as always Glenda. The power of one Joyous Soul! What a beautiful tribute to your father. Thank you for sharing this here. Many Blessings!! 💖🎄💫