My daughter has been torturing me for several weeks now. She has gotten me a couple of Christmas presents that she knows I will just love. Everyone she has told has said, "Wow! Where did you find that?" She is so excited about these gifts...the perfect gifts! What she doesn't know is that she has already given me the best gift...her excitement, her search for just the right things...that is reflective of the love she has for me. It fills me with wonder and awe and gratitude!
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This morning I called a friend to check on her dad's progress. He had been through a serious surgery with complications afterward. He almost died. She shared with me that just the other day, when she went to leave, he told her he loved her. She couldn't remember having ever heard him say that before. It was a precious gift that she received...hearing those words. And sharing in the wonder of this gift with her....well, it just left my heart full and bowed in prayer, if that makes sense. All day, as I have reflected on her story, I have felt the miraculous.
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I know it has been said more eloquently than I can, but sometimes, the best gifts aren't found underneath a tree.
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Try putting a bow on that present! I agree, all the greatest gifts are not found under the tree. Merry Christmas.
hello my friend!
AMEN, so true the best gifts are not found under a tree.
I have been having problems with my blog so I have not been able to post anything lately. I wanted to tell you thank you for adding us to your prayer list.
God bless you and yours.
Amen!! Hope your Christmas was glorious and your New Year is blessed!
Mow your lawn!! *hangs up phone*
come out come out wherever you are
Where are you?
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