As we draw closer to Christmas day, I want to encourage you to slow down your pace to consider what this time of year means.
Often we get so involved in making sure that our friends and family are to receive sufficient gifts, that the spirit of joy, peace and love are overshadowed.
What has been your favorite Christmas? What do you most cherish? Has it been the toys, clothes and other gifts? What about family togetherness?
One Christmas that I remember, and not necessarily my favorite, was the one when I was ten years old. I had been sick for over two months with Rheumatic Fever. During that time, I spent all day in bed, only to get up to go to the bathroom. Reading in bed, eating in bed, and of course, a great deal of sleeping in bed. On Christmas morning, as was the custom, Grandpa woke us up to see what was given to us. I don't remember what I got but I remember lying on the couch, and later in the day, getting to eat at the table with my parents and siblings. What joy! What a great Christmas!!
Have a good day!
Love,
Dad
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