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By ANN WORTHINGTON
Tissue paper of various colors was scattered here and there, gift boxes stacked in a group and gift bags just waiting to be filled were making my bed look like a disaster area. I knew I had better get cracking with my gift wrapping if I didn’t want my family to see the surprises I had for them.
I thought about some of the favorite gifts I had received throughout the years, and how special they were to me. I thought about how a 4-year-old with big, brown eyes had snuck out to my flower garden, picked my prized rose, knocked on my door and presented me with the rose, his eyes sparkling because he just knew I would treasure such a gift.
Now what mother could scold a young child for such a thoughtful idea as this?
Or how about when I would tuck him in bed for the night and he would say, “Mom, you always smell so good”?
Who could forget a little girl’s tear-smudged face as she handed her mom a much-wrinkled wrapped gift that she had made in Girl Scouts which contained a pin cushion made from jar rings, S.O.S. pads, and green velvet. Her feelings were hurt because another little girl had told her the gift was ugly.
I thought it was absolutely beautiful. That same little pin cushion has a special place in my sewing basket because it’s the only one I have and I use it quite often.
I sometimes wonder what fun one person gets when they are cruel to others.
Sitting among my mess, I also thought about the gift of my best friend who often finds the time to call me just for a few precious minutes of conversation. She has been my friend since first grade and I treasure our friendship.
I also thought about a pastor who calls to check on me when I am not feeling well and prays a prayer for me right over the phone. I have often said it’s not so much what one gives but the attitude in which it is given.
I think one of the most precious gifts any of us can receive is to know that God sent his Son to save us from our sins and that salvation is ours just for the asking and believing.
Guess I had better stop rambling, so until next time, I hope all of you have a bountiful new year filled with blessing.
As always, be truly blessed.
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