A Christmas Wish
I don’t come from a big family. Three of four Grandparents were only children. My father was an only child. My mother has just one brother. We called Christmas our annual “Family Reunion.”
This year, with the loss of Dad, we are one person short at the “reunion” around the Christmas dinner. There might be a moment or two where I (or any of us) might not feel the same about our holiday.
With that said, in moments like these, we have a choice. We can turn inward and pull back from the world because the world is different. That can lead to isolation and possible depression. Or we can turn outward and see the world and possibly how lucky I am/we are with the blessings of our lives.
My mother said something to my father as he gallantly fought his leukemia. She said that if he continued to want to help others, even just a little bit, it would help him not think of his last journey and even bring some limited joy into his life when he needed it most. Recently, I gave that same advice to my Mom as she renews her life, while different, is still filled with so much joy and blessings, even if it is lonely at times.
The same applies to me. And to you. And to anyone reading this blog. This Christmas season, my wish for others is that they find the little blessings. Enjoy them. Relish them. And then try to share them with those who are even less fortunate, which might help you, and me as well.
To all, I wish you the very best of this holiday season.
