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    by Randy Mitchell

That Time of Year
Date Posted: October 15, 2022

This time of year always brings to light the inner-emotions of every human being. For better or worse, angry or happy, blessed or starving, employed or not, living among the devastation of war or sitting underneath the comfortable blanket of peace, we all have something to be thankful for and look forward to the upcoming days of the holiday season.

It’s been a crazy year for many. The aggressive political election and its results left millions wondering what’s next for our beloved country. The images from overseas, mainly the events happening within the Middle East, makes us ponder what’s coming across the horizon for the world to endure. We see death and destruction from all sides of the equation and shake our heads wondering why mankind simply cannot come to terms with its basic differences and live peacefully. But, the wonderful thing about Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year is, if not only for a few days, mankind everywhere captures at least some sense of laying down its arms, placing aside political and religious differences, and attempts to see the good and not the bad of individuals around them. People seem to become a little kinder, happier, more gracious, and smile more often; all the while, momentarily placing things into their proper perspective.

The holidays, fortunately, have a way of bringing people together no matter their positions. Maybe it’s the lights on the trees and buildings, frost on the windows, positive quotations and images on social media, movement toward church pews as Christmas draws closer, or smiles on children’s faces as good ole’ Santa Claus begins making his yearly rounds at shopping malls. But, one thing is certain, this time of year makes the hardest of problems and most difficult of circumstances seem a little easier to solve.

Even though I prefer the warmth of spring and summer, I truly enjoy the holidays. For me, it’s not at all about brightly wrapped presents or meals which overflow our plates on Thanksgiving. It’s about the world stopping to acknowledge what brings us together in the first place. It’s about a peaceful co-existence with one another, a belief in God, and for those who are Christian, the birth of our lord and savior. It means hitting the reset button on New Years Eve, letting everyone everywhere start fresh again and look forward to new possibilities. The holidays are also about slowing things down a bit and letting the simpler things in life give us some added pleasure.

This holiday season, skate atop a frozen lake, chop down a real Christmas tree, give an anonymous gift to a needy child or family if you can, walk inside a church and clasp your hands, contact an old friend, make amends with someone you’ve been at odds with, or just pause a short while and give thanks for all that you have. The holidays are a special time each year. They give us hope and optimism; increase our desires, and anticipation of what’s to come. They make us feel a little closer to our dreams, increase the likelihood of new possibilities, and oh those New Years resolutions helping us loose a few, unwanted pounds.

The biggest thing I believe people should do during the holidays is look beyond its commercialization. Our televisions are already bulging with Christmas advertising pleading with us to spend and spend on the latest-and-greatest must-have items. Many are starting to feel stress from family and friends jockeying for position as to who does what, and where. Sure, I engage in all those things as well, but, I look upon the holidays as something more personal. It’s a time when faith is brought to light, the events of the last twelve months are reassessed, and new goals are placed on the drawing board. It’s a unique and magical time, and I wish you and yours the best of it all.

Happy Holidays!

To read more of Randy Mitchell's writing, visit his website @ www.theinspirationalwriter.com

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Biography Information:
Randy Mitchell

Inspirational Writer and Author of

"Sons In The Clouds"

As a writer and avid movie fan, I love the powerful energy behind words. Words capture and cling to people in a dramatic, poignant way - and live deep inside us all. It doesn't matter if those words are written or spoken; all of us have tales yearning to be shared with each other.

A few years ago, I drove past my childhood home in Texas: a nostalgic place where tender childhood memories still reside deep inside me. I remember those hot Texas summer nights hanging out with my sister, friends, spirited pets and my girlfriend who lived across the street. This happy snapshot transported me back in time to endless, steamy nights as we watched July 4th fireworks, ate homemade ice cream on the front porch, and cooled off at the local lake.

My childhood feels like it happened just yesterday -- innocent moments taken from my carefree youth. These memories comforted me and carried me to a place where I longed to stay – a peaceful haven where I could escape my hectic ‘adult’ life. These idyllic, cherished memories were the inspiration for my first novel, "Sons In The Clouds". My long-time career as a pilot and love of aviation are seen through my main characters, Andy and Wade, who serve as Navy pilots in the Vietnam War.

"Sons In The Clouds" exposes emotional drama that showcases the vulnerable fragility of human nature. The belief in God serves as the problem-solver -- a pathway to the truth -- a light to be used when the problems of man cannot be solved, and becomes a way to expose weaknesses in those appearing to be strong.  I breathe life into my characters in believable, exceptionally REAL ways. A strong theme interwoven throughout the pages is that “love conquers all” – as seen through the unfaltering, devoted commitment between my male characters and the women they leave behind.

My female characters show courage and strength in the face of adversity. Despite the fact that she doesn’t know whether her husband is alive or dead behind enemy lines, Rebecca (Andy’s wife) remains strong and never falters in her devotion to Andy.

Rebecca’s character represents war-time brides (both past and present). I wanted to show the strength, love and courage of these brave women whose loved ones were sent off to the Vietnam War. They faced harrowing fear on a daily basis, and relied on their faith and love to get them through their darkest days–- hoping and praying that their husbands returned home safely.

Most inspirational fiction readers today aren’t interested in G-rated books. "Sons In The Clouds" is a modern inspirational story that encompass spiritual themes where faith and love triumph over the brutal ugliness of war. My characters instill a hope-filled message to my readers long after the last page is read.

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For media inquiries about Randy Mitchell and "Sons In The Clouds", please visit www.theinspirationalwriter.com or email Mitchellrandy1@msn.com.

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