By: Rose Jones
With four little girls, I am sure you can imagine the excitement and joy as we watched them open Christmas this year. They each had their own style, their own flare, that they brought to the gift opening. One of our daughters, before the presents were even all opened, was formulating her list for next year. This was even before she opened the two things that she specifically asked for and was most excited about (a Star Wars action figure and a microscope) - she’s our planner. Another daughter, when handed a gift, would open it quickly and before even setting it down, would start looking for her next gift - she’s our high spirited child. The other two were just sugar-loaded, sister- followers, tired yet happy with the change in routine and excitement - they’re only 2 yrs. old so what more can you expect. As enjoyable as the family time was around the tree, this was not the greatest gift this year, but merely a moment on which to cherish, reflect, and ponder in my heart. As a mother pondering, I can reflect on the whole month of December using the example which my angels laid before me on Christmas Eve to find the hidden gifts of the season. These gifts weren’t found under the tree, in a department store, or wrapped in paper and bows. This year Rob and I found the greatest gifts in places we least expected.
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