Thursday, December 21, 2006

And the end is almost in site...

Okay, the baking is done (FINALLY), the presents are wrapped (FINALLY), the shopping is complete (FINALLY), the cards are sent (FINALLY), and I think I'm ready for Christmas to be here.

In all the busy, crazy, full days it is easy to forget to take a minute and reflect on what this season is all about. But now I have the time and there isn't a minute to waste. Seriously!

I think, no matter what your beliefs or religion, in it's most elemental form, this Christmas time of year is about giving to others. Doing for others what you might not normally take the time to give or do. Putting the wants and needs and well-being of those who are near and dear, those who may be mere acquaintances or those who may be total strangers, ahead of all else. It doesn't have to take a lot of money, it doesn't have to take a lot of time, but it does have to come from your heart. And even though I have been busy, and crabby, and dealing with Walmart traffic and trying to forget My Mario I have tried to give something from my heart each day. I really think this, this giving of self, is what a big part of it is all about. I hope you both give and receive an abundance of goodness this Christmas.

Merry Christmas!!!

3 comments:

Shirley said...

beautiful kiddos!

Amy said...

Merry Christmas.
I better get back to my felt now.
:)

Jennifer Stewart said...

Thanks for visiting my blog! I love your Christmas picture. :) And seeing the link to the Statler Bros. Christmas Present made me smile. It was one of my Dad's favorite Christmas tapes and we wore it out in the car. (sniff) :*) Thank you for that memory!

Jennifer