One day a little boy, about the age of 10, came to the counter wanting a gift wrapped. "It's for my mom," he said. "Make sure and take off the prices, I don't want her to see how much I spent on her. She would be upset that I spent my whole allowance."
I opened up the bag and found a hideously ugly, over-the-top, wouldn't-be-caught-dead-wearing, cubic zirconia necklace and a pair of Gold Toe socks.
"Could you wrap it in a big box so she won't guess what it is?" the little guy asked. I seriously doubted his mom would guess the necklace, but perhaps she would guess the socks, so I complied.
As I wrapped up the gift as fancy as I could with extra tissue and ribbon, I couldn't help but be touched by this little boy's gift. This was a gift from the heart. This is what Christmas is all about....giving of yourself to those you love.
On Christmas day, I thought of the little boy and his mom. I pictured her wearing the necklace with great pride. I thought of the little baby inside of me and wondered if I would ever have a Gold Toe Socks and Necklace Christmas. This year, I might. My son, who is a terrible saver, told me he was buying me a very special gift. "Mom, it's probably going to be the sweetest one under the tree." It dawned on me. He has no money, but he did receive a $5 gift card to the local candy store. I bet I'm getting $5 worth of fudge.
I'll cherish every bite.
May we all have a Holiday Season filled with heart felt love.
1 comment:
I'd LOVE fudge as a gift! That necklace....well, more the IDEA of it than actually wearing it... :)
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