Sometimes, the only thing that keeps a person attached to their loved ones are the cherished memories they’ve made together. Many Christmas’s ago, my sweet husband gave me a timeless gift that reminds me every day of those “memory moments” in my life. Framed and hanging on my bedroom wall is a picture of my dad, grandma (my dad’s mom) and me taken during a summer trip back in the 1980’s. Matted inside the frame is the last Christmas card from my dad and the last letter sent to me from my grandma shortly before they both passed away. Although I know I will see them in heaven again one day, that framed memory moment reminds me never to take for granted the precious and timeless moments and memories I give to my loved ones and friends on a daily basis.
If you have found yourself caught up in the hustle and bustle of this Christmas season, wondering what to give someone you love then stop and look around you. In an old photo album, sits the perfect gift just waiting to be revived, framed and wrapped. Somewhere tucked away in a box may be a love letter, card or memento of a precious moment waiting to be reread. In a drawer sits a piece of jewelry you’ve stored away for a special occasion, one you might never wear but patiently sits wanting to be given to someone who will proudly display this priceless treasure, one more time.
No “Black Friday” or “Mad Monday” can buy the true meaning of Christmas especially for those who are seeking its priceless value. Instead of investing in the hustle and bustle of commercialism this season, why not try looking for a “memory moment” that will be a daily reminder of your love for one another? You’ll be investing in the best gift you could ever give: A treasure that lasts a life time can never be returned.
Thought to live by: The memory moments we build with those we love is the best gift we can ever give.
Merry Christmas and may God richly bless you this year,
Pat
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