Here’s something that proves gifts need neither be expensive
or sophisticated. An older gentleman at
our friend’s church hurried over to her as she was getting into her car. “This is for you,” he told her. “Have a Merry Christmas.”
This train says something about the giver. It says that he was thinking of my friend,
and he wanted to honor and thank her for the role she plays in his life. (In other words, he doesn’t take her
contributions for granted). It demonstrates
that he’d rather give her something simple and fun than nothing at all. This gift also says something about the
recipient. It demonstrates, that she
doesn’t take life too seriously. It
shows that she’s an open person, and enjoys a good camaraderie with him. It reminds me that she is a loving and caring
person, as he gave her this gift, when he didn’t make or give gifts to everyone
at her church.
Some people think that either you must do things first
class, or do nothing at all. But this
little train reminds me of the importance of thanking those who make meaningful
contributions to our lives. It
reinforces that something need not be perfect to be valuable. And it stands as proof that sometimes, gifts
from the heart, that cost no more than a little effort and imagination, can be
the best gifts of all. I wonder if, next year, he'll give her a caboose?
Now, that would be sweet!
Dragon Dave
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