As we hustle and bustle around town preparing for the holidays, I pray you remember that it isn’t about the gifts of STUFF – its more about the gifts of US:
1. More than anything this Christmas, what you family wants most is you! If you are married, find a unique way to show your partner love. I can attest that married couples get so busy and so tired that sometimes the relationship can morph into just being roommates with responsibilities. Find a way to show your husband or wife how much you care for them with a handwritten note, a surprise date, or if you are really daring – take an intimacy challenge such as written about in these two books: 101 Days of Sex and the 30 Days of Sex: A Journey to Intimacy .
2. If you have children, how about planning a “one on one” day (or weekend) with each of your children, individually. Sometimes we try to coerce them into doing what we think they want to do – but have you taken the time to ask them? Your idea of a good day may be a movie and an ice cream, but your child may wish to go fishing or just go for a long drive together. Maybe its time you turn of the tv and turn on your imagination!
2 Comments
December 18, 2009 at 12:49 pm
I think you have made giving of oneself a true art form. I have always said that you have wings….and the longer we are friends, the more certain of that I am.
Thank you for giving of yourself to so many…the world is a brighter place because of your generous heart.
Holiday Blessings to you & yours!!
December 28, 2009 at 11:59 pm
What a great idea! I am always looking for more ways/ideas to celebrate Christmas… instead of getting caught up in the commercialism of it all. One thing I would like to do when I have kids is to incorporate the real story of St. Nicholas. I think your tea project would make St. Nicholas very extra jolly! I am excited to read more from you in the new year! Thanks again for what you do! God Bless!