To Give

I find such a
great warmth in giving.
Not just the tired matching pajamas,
or the silly, sarcastic t-shirts,
but in searching and seeking,
listening and learning,
finding something unique and special
that touches a heart
or even a few
and makes a soul smile.
There is nothing quite so fulfilling
as to generate a memory,
lift a heart,
hear laughter,
fill a void.
It is a beautiful blessing -
to give.

Your Table

As you prepare your holiday tables,
please remember
an empty seat and place setting
(literal or not)
for those that cannot join you.
Keep memories alive,
traditions strong,
and love in all you do.
Also,
place the joy of the season
at the feet of He who deserves it.
A tiny babe
alive to bless us all.
Merry Christmas!

Enjoy! Every! Second!

Might take a hiatus
at least for tomorrow
to enjoy our own festivities!

I believe this!

The answer to 'why'

when bad stuff happens

is this:

Some day,

you will share your story

of your heartbreak

and your struggle

and your victory

and

it will be

someone else's survival guide.

Sing!

Sing!
Sing today!
And always!
Remember that we each have a tune to share,
but also too
that we are all part of a much larger choir.
Sometimes,
you will have solos
and you will shine and be spectacular.
Sometimes,
you will not sing at all
and simply listen to the beauty of the song.
Most times,
you are an integral part
of a beautifully meaningful harmony,
lending your share
to a grander
more wonderful and joyous melody.
Your song is important.
Your song matters.
Sing!

Simon Says

Read this.
Then read it again.
And one more time for good measure.

I love living,
I have some problems with my life,
but living
is the best thing they've come up with
so far.

~ Neil Simon

A morning smile

And here is
a sweet little tidbit
meant only
to make you smile -
inward and out:

If you were able
to believe in Santa
for like eight years,
you can
believe in yourself
for like five minutes.

You have everything you need
to be extraordinary.

All those Whos down in Whoville

One of the classics at Christmas
is The Grinch.
A tiny heart with evil efforts
attempting to thwart
a glorious day.
Now,
we all know that Christmas
is about far more than packages and bows,
and beyond the scope
of that tiny, impossible mountain town,
but all those Whos
down in Whoville
are pretty perceptive.

Christmas day is in our grasp
as long as we have hands to clasp
...
Welcome Christmas, bring you cheer
welcome all who's far and near
...
Christmas day will always be
just as long as we have we.

Reach out this Christmas.
Treat someone with the flawless gift
of thought and love and kindness.