December 24, 2011
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We don't have gifts but we have love to give
In my household we haven't focused on the presents for years. Call it the recession that disabled all of our pockets or maybe we realized something?! I think the kids are starting to see some different point of view of not being bitter without the expensive gifts. We haven't had a Christmas tree in years, we haven't put up lights up in a while. While the house isn't as bright as the other houses, it doesn't make my house less happy or less bright. We have that light in our hearts and that's more than some people can express.
We have a family unity and even though we're not always there with each other every holiday, we're all there there.
Don't get me wrong, I would never put down people who have the lights up. In fact, one day, if life permits that joyful feeling of having it all will come back into the home but until it does, our love is what holds it together. I don't really care if there is presents seeing as Christmas is about something more but adding to the spirit just helps create a bigger atmosphere.
The reds, the greens, the wreaths, the tree... the colors... the little nativity scene, I hope to one day have.
Christmas is about the beginnings and the birth of the light in our hearts. That's one of the meanings it has. To let go of the fears, the pain and suffering and let today be the first day of the warm happiness to fill your hearts and brighten the rest of your year.
This year has certainly been an interesting one and I am thankful. I am very happy how it's ending and still bringing more joy. I can't express the happiness I have within but I know this is special and I don't want it to leave.
I do thank God and haha you post the sweetest things.
Comments (8)
very sweet blog! btw, I mentioned you.
the gift of love is the best of all! Your family & loved ones are truly blessed =]
Sounds like a great Christmas and the gift is perfect! =D
It is interesting how happy and loved I felt as a child and yet how broke my parents were. That was in my early childhood because my parents made better money later.
One year, my mom made all of our presents.
that certainly is the best gift of all. i never celebrated xmas as i grew up but i love the feeling it brings... slowly we've been ablle to buy things every year and have been able to add on slowly each year... we dont have much but what we do have we have to give... i love that my kids are humble enough to not ask and be happy.... luckily ive saved a few through the year to get them some things
and thus far danny has a few presents here waiting for him 
nothing big but its something ... <3 have a blessed eve and day Reyna.
@DivaJyoti - Thank you! =D Your blog was very sweet as well. I loved the pink! ^_^
@nerdyveggiegirl - I feel I'm the blessed one for figuring out the meaning and having every one of them in my life. I tripped getting to this point but I'm very fortunate and happy that it is how life is. Hope you and your lil one (both *M*s) have a great weekend!!
@Cucumber_Melonhead - It will be a great Christmas! I hope they think so too.. haha...
@TheTheologiansCafe - That's great you did! =D See we started with extended family and everybody getting gifts and then things happens and less family and no gifts... as a child it made you think a lot but slowly growing up started realizing the gift of appreciating family and everything they can do on everyday basis. It's more than one can ask for. One of the best gifts I have is having my parents. My dad pays for the insurance and I don't ask him to he just loves to. I'm easily pleased and I've tried to do the same with my son. give him lil things but not enough to made him so spoiled that he wont appreciate.
I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday. May it be full of blessing for all.
@Snoog420 - I think everything takes time. I guess one lesson I learned from my Godfather... (the dad from my twin friends, keith and kenny) well he once told me well besides that a way to a man's heart is through food haha which it's not anymore but he told me that it wasn't about the gifts or showing love on one specific day (he was referring to Valentine's Day, that year) but I took his wisdom to my heart. We all need to be there for each other on daily basis and give what our hearts can give on daily basis not on one day because everybody days we should. I don't know if it makes sense.
I think I was able to purchase gifts one year for all. But, I treated my family at different times to movies and I cook for them and I'm always available when they need me. I can't give them monetary things but I'm there. they might not think it's anything but it's all I can give them for now. Eventually everything will be ok and I will be able to give them something and if God permits me make lil to-go baggies to give to the homeless as well. They need love as well.
Your kids are great kids with sweet little hearts. And I appreciate you and Art a lot but you more... haha You've gone through a lot with the two of us. Thank you for everything you do and for always being there.
This is beautiful.
Giving gifts in this family is a funny thing. For the most part we give each other money in Christmas cards. It is pretty crazy if you ask me. I think we should stop with the gifts.
I put up a symbolic tree, one pine limb with one ornament on it. I did it as a joke. I did put up some lights. They are hanging over the living room windows on the inside. Last years lights are still on the mantel. I'll probably leave the ones over the living room window so I can enjoy them year round.
Merry Christmas!
All that matters is that everyone is happy and enjoys spending time with one another
Merry Christmas