Harking
back to days when I gifted and was gifted holiday gifts, (now a minor part of
my holiday season) I remember the day after Christmas as the day the
stores were crowded with folks returning gifts.
It’s
a strange phenomenon, this “thanks for the thought but I’d rather have
something else” that sweeps the land.
But
it is what it is. Just try to remember that the thought that went into choosing
something for you is the sweet part, not the actual “something.”
And
let’s have fun before we take a collective breath and exhale a solemn wish for
a better and more peaceful year to come.
The greatest gift would be peace.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Amen.
ReplyDeleteSince I spend so much of my energy trying to get rid of possessions, I sort of panic when someone gives me a gift that's not something I can use up like food or a candle. I only got one gift this year. It's from a friend and it's not really something I want to put on display, so that makes for a weird problem indeed. I agree with Janie, the best gift would be peace, of every conceivable kind, large or small, from peace of mind to world peace.
ReplyDeletelol Mirka. We always take a trip to Goodwill at the beginning of the year, because there are lovely things to be found there!
ReplyDeleteThe greatest gift is Christ Himself--and I'm so grateful. Michael and I were pondering the mystery of why He would come seek us out, while we were still in sin. His Love is unfathomable.
Christmas blessings to you!!!
My 9-year-old granddaughter sent me pierced earrings for Christmas. I don't have pierced ears. The thought that went into the gift is definitely the sweet part.
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