As a young father, Daris Howard was deeply discouraged as Christmas approached. He had nothing to give his wife and young child for a gift and felt as though he were a failure in just keeping food on the table. This is when he learned an important lesson about how to deal with our lowest times.
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VIDEO: From the Heart: Meridian Authors Share Their Holiday Stories–Daris Howard
By Meridian Magazine
· December 17, 2020
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Rosalie & Howard PiersonDecember 19, 2020
Thank you for another life lesson! How to enjoy the simple things, especially oranges and nuts! We are laughing with your wife about her stretched stocking! Love your stories!