There are may of us who are stressing out about now. Christmas Day will be here in a little over three days. The weather has hampered many doing the shopping they intended to do; visit the loved one they had planned to spend a little extra time with; and even some procrastinated about sending out a special Christmas wish through the mail. Why do we do this to ourselves? Yes, we know the real meaning of Christmas, but there has been a tradition for us to bake something special, send out cards to those near and far, and to find that perfect gift for those close to us!
I am among those feeling the stress! Having been sick two weeks ago after a long month of trying to help Mom with the church rummage sale and church bazaar, as well as all the preparations for Thanksgiving, and then here came the snow!!!! Put all these things together and I feel like I am way behind with what I want to do for Christmas. I will do what I can for all I love and pray that they know it was done with love! The good thing about being part of a large family is that we pitch in and help when another needs it! Christmas has not been the same for me since we started losing close family members - our grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and siblings!! Thus the wish to make each Christmas a little more special for those who are still with us, and the need to let them all know how special they are!
The poem I am including in this post was included in two separate Christmas cards. Mom received several in her cards too. So, to all those who may not have received a card or a gift from us this year, know that you are thought of with fond memories and have made a mark in our lives!
Christmas List
I have a list of folks I know, all written in a book
And every year at Christmas time I go and take a look
And that is when I realize that these names are a part
Not of the book they're written in, but of my very heart.
For each name stands for someone who has crossed my path sometime,
And in that meeting they've become the Rhythm of the Rhyme.
And while it sounds fantastic for me to make this claim
I really feel I am composed of EACH remembered name.
And while you may not be aware of any special link
Just meeting you shaped my life more than you can think.
For once you've met somebody, the years can't erase
The memories of a pleasant word or of a friendly face.
So never think my Christmas greeting is just a mere routine
Of names upon a Christmas list forgotten in between.
For when I send a Christmas greeting that is addressed to you
It's because you're on that list of folks I am indebted to.
For I am but a total of the many folks I've met,
And you happen to be one of those I prefer not to forget,
And whether I have known you for many days or few,
In some way you had a part in shaping things I do.
And every year when Christmas comes, I realize anew
The BIGGEST Gift life can give is Meeting Folks like YOU!
And may the spirit of Christmas that forever and ever endures
Leave its richest blessings in the heart of You and Yours!
anonymous
(From our house to yours - Merry Christmas)
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