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Dec 25, 2013

"The love we give away is the only love we keep." --Elbert Hubbard

A Christmas Wish From Beyond The Grave

This Des Moines radio station had run a "Christmas Wish" program for over 20 years, but nothing had prepared them for Brenda Schmitz's request. The wife and mom of four lost her battle with ovarian cancer two years ago, at the age of 46. Then..."About a week and half ago we got [her] letter in the mail," shares station brand manager Scott Allen. Brenda wanted the station to do something wonderful for her husband, David, and their children, after she was gone. And so, David was asked to come into the station to have a wish granted, but was told nothing further. As the stunned dad attempted to hold back his tears, the host started to read his wife's letter..."