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The Hubbs has been asking for my wish list….He knows me better than anyone, but he still wants a little help with it. And that’s ok. He’s got some ideas but what he’s really asking for is help hitting a home run. Smart man; this ain’t his first rodeo.
The thing is?
I don’t have anything on it.
Terrible problem to have, isn’t it?
We’re healthy and employed.
Our home is warm & cozy.
The kids are happy and well; the grand-babes are thriving and beautiful and growing.
Even the dog has it pretty darn great.
I have clothes that don’t fit, so clearly, we have more than enough food.
My car runs just fine and – bonus – it’s paid off.
I have a stack of books calling my name and I’ve set them aside for Christmas vacation. Speaking of, I have vacation time and an employer that encourages me to take it.
It’s hard for me to come up with a list just for the sake of it.
What I really want… I have: time off with pay, opportunities for the two of us to slip out for the night and talk, share a look and a smile and a promise of what’s to come. Time to sleep in, to cook, to read with the winter sun streaming in on my shoulders, time to play and talk with the kids & grands, to visit friends and family.
Unscheduled time to goof off and to accomplish absolutely .. nothing.
I’m not hard to buy for; I just don’t need anything.
My wish?
My wish is that anyone reading this will see the promise of what is Christmas.
When possible, forgive.
When not, give yourself permission to step away.
When you can help, do so.
Choose words carefully.
Refrain from criticism.
Pick up the phone and call an elderly relative.
Do something nice for someone else just because you can.
Mix it up.
Stop the schedule. Slow down.
Look around.
Celebrate
what
is.
Great post – this one is a tis the season best!
Thanks Sheryl; appreciate your kind words as always, you’re a great cheerleader 🙂
thanx for stopping by. thoroughly enjoy your posts (especially this one)…would that we all think this way.
anyone who has a stack of books to wade through, drinks Killian’s, and realizes that eyes are the key is just allright in my book.
oh…the 4 wisdom teeth thing? been there, done that. I empathize with Hubbs…
Thank you Cooper. Yep .. gotta love me a killian’s on occasion 🙂 thanks for your kind wishes .. cheers !
Thank you for sharing!
Thanks HL .. did you notice YOU’RE on my blogroll now? Well you are .. cheers!
Very inspiring, Thank you for the reminder!!! 🙂
You’re welcome and thank you very much for visiting 🙂 Cheers for the Season!
Love this! When I read your blog you seem like a kindred spirit!
Thank you Sheila .. you never know, maybe we’ve met before… Cheers for the Season!
This is a great reminder of what Christmas is really about. And sometimes I need reminding. Unfortunately.
Thanks Ameena; I’m just as guilty of having the “wants” but for some reason, not this year. Cheers for the season! 🙂