I just couldn't wait to give the first gift.

12/1/2022

I just couldn't wait to give the first gift.

When we open our eyes in the morning what are out first thoughts of December?
Remember when you were a kid Christmas morning. You were barely able to fall asleep. You wake with anticipation and burst out of bed...

"The most important gift I can give you this Christmas Season is expectation."
the strong belief that a miracle will happen. â€”K. Wambach

PREVIOUSLY...

...DAY 2

Posts released in daily sequence... see you tomorrow to open another Advent window.

Do we anticipate that the day will give us a glimpse at joy?

a tickle, bringing forth a good, long, belly laugh.
Maybe someone will pay if forward in the Starbucks line.
Its pouring rain: will the closest parking spot be available for you?
When you visit your favorite thrift store maybe you will find a box containing 24 pieces of your Great Grandmas 120 yr. old china from France for only $34 dollars? And this happened twice, two different thrift stores in a matter of six months.
a relative from out of town visit a vineyard and sends you two bottles of wine, just because.
Your given a 55 gallon barrel of organic honey and you share it with all your friends and neighbors
You're visiting London for the first time, you have always dreamt of seeing West Minister but its closed on the only day you can visit London. Then a police women comes up to you and gives you a ticket for a private tour.
a dear friend arrives on your doorstep with your favorite rain coat fresh from the cleaners.
a gentlemen from church gives your husband a truck.
your gas light came on yesterday, you are getting ready to tell the attendant to fill the tank up and you notice you left your purse at home and can only scrounge $2.00 of change from the glove box. And a stranger from the car behind you pays for a full tank.
You are flying across the country and your seat mate is one of the most influential & fascinating people you have ever met.

Its December first: and I thought I would stir up the spirit of wonder!
"and that first gift of Christmas."
A Free download of my newest Gratitude Christmas Card. No email required
Gratitude Wreath, a lovely hand drawn notecard with happy cardinal sitting in an evergreen wreath.