You Must Have a Special Need to Make Us Feel Bad

Kid! It was supposed to be
something that reminded you of
Christmas! Baby Jesus, OK.
Dead Jesus—with X’s over his eyes?
Jesus Christ! Way to ruin the party!

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Mary Valle lives in Baltimore and is the author of Cancer Doesn't Give a Shit About Your Stupid Attitude: Reflections on Cancer and Catholicism. She blogs on KtB as The Communicant. For more Mary, check out her blog or follow her on Twitter.