Christmas Is Every Day

by carol

The gifts already underneath my Christmas tree:

• the hugs, kisses, and giggles I’ll share with the beautiful children in my life;

• a loving mother who lets me feel like a child when I need to;

• family standing ever-ready to give support and love;

• friends with so much caring I call them my family;

• the animals, those who live in our homes with us and those who live wild and free;

• a home where I am comfortable and feel safe;

• work that is so satisfying I can’t believe I get paid to do it;

• challenges every day - some to win and some to lose, all with a lesson to teach me;

• a world, damaged and in pain, but still filled with hope and people trying to do what’s right.