#giving
WHY WERE WE GIVEN HANDS
If we weren’t meant to give to one another…
If you don’t think that was in our Creators plans…
then why in Heaven’s name do you suppose
We were ever given hands.
ALL WE CAN GIVE
Would’t it be wonderful if this Christmas (and every day)
we understood the best way for any of us to live…
instead of concentrating on how much we will receive…
we focus on how much we we have to give.
THE GIFTS WE GIVE
I love the holiday season…getting together with friends and family.
I love the tradition, in our house, of seeing presents underneath the Christmas tree.
As I watch our family open presents once a year
I’m always hoping I will also find a way
to provide them with the kind of gifts they can open every day.
The everyday gifts we give that to someone means so much…
our smile, our laughter, a helping hand, a hug…a gentle touch.
How we make sure they are clothed and fed…
that their shoes are on the correct feet…and tied…
All those stories we read, all those games we play…
every horsey and piggy-back ride.
A kiss when they need it, our encouragement, our kindness…
making sure they see
we are a piece of the life they’re living…a part of their happy memories.
How we help give wings to their hopes and dreams…
How we listen to what they have to say…
How we support them wherever they go in life…even if they fly away.
What makes these gifts so special is that what we’re really giving is our time…
We don’t have to shop for them…they do not cost a dime.
And whenever we give these gifts we quickly come to learn
even though we don’t expect it…they’ve back so much in return.
So…this year whatever holiday you celebrate..
once the presents are opened and the wrapping paper is thrown away…
take a moment to sit back, smile and think about
all the gifts you give and receive each day.