True Meaning of Christmas

This past Saturday I had the distinct pleasure of assisting a wonderful group of volunteers with wrapping presents for all of our Ukraine Friends who are in Canada. I am so glad that I went. The room was full to overflowing with presents and food and clothing. There were so many volunteers they needed to bring out more tables for workspace. The air rang with the laughter of children and adults, with Christmas music playing in the background.

I then took some of the gifts to be delivered to the families, and the feeling of giving back was overwhelming. They were so grateful that we thought of them at this time.

I may struggle with finding Joy in the Season, but this morning brought me close to it.

It reminded me of a post I had from CJ – the year he found this very same sentiment during the Christmas Season.

I searched my posts and here it is from Christmas 2014

This year, it has been difficult to think of something to get CJ. We have been blessed to be able to give him what he wants and needs throughout the year.

Today, we were travelling in the car, and I mentioned to him that his dad and I were having a tough time thinking of something to get him and really didn't have much for him.

He told me it didn't matter if he got anything for Christmas at all, because nothing could make him feel as good as he felt yesterday at the mall.

This is what happened:

When we went to Target, we noticed the tree of angels outside the door. While we shopped, we also bought a present to bring to the tree of angels. While I checked out, CJ went to get the car and took the present for the angels. He told me that the happiness and good feelings he felt from the two women volunteering at the tree, gave him the best feeling of Christmas that he could ever feel, and that nothing he got could top that. He said he had heard the saying it is better to give than receive, but yesterday was the first time that he deeply appreciated those words.

And now, because his words have made me so proud, I wish I could give him the world, and he would settle for nothing.

He truly learned the true meaning of Christmas.