The Sacrifices We Make at Christmas

The Sacrifices We Make at Christmas

  

We have a Christmas tree in our bedroom.  First time ever for that.  It is last year’s tree, artificial, 4 ft. tall.  We like it.  The lights are colorful and it is a pretty little 'thang'.

Carolyn can’t sleep at night if we leave the lights on on that tree.  I like them on.  What a dilemma.  So, I’m the noble one and I make the sacrifice. 

Now this is silly.  It’s not really a sacrifice.  I love her too much to allow this smallness to interfere.

And we’re not letting any other situations crop up to disrupt this season.

We don’t fight over dark or light meat.

We don’t fight over red lights or blue lights.

We don’t fight over which music to play.

We don’t fight over ANYTHING.

Really, we sacrifice preferences for peace and joy, sharing and caring, fun and laughter.

What sacrifices are you making?

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Sometimes We Tell Them

Sometimes We Tell Them

Sometimes, we tell people how much they have influenced our lives.  Sometimes, we tell them “thank you” and “you made a difference.”

Oh my, the power of the right word spoken at the right time.  It is so needed today, by everybody. 

Today is your day to bring cheer to someone who has done some significant work for which you are thankful.  And it often is a small act that had a large impact.

Go!

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She Gets Me

She Gets Me

I just took CB her morning cup of coffee.  As I leaned in to kiss her, I said, “I’m writing.”

Her response: “Go write.” 

It’s early on a Saturday morning.  I’ve been at this for a while today.  She’s quietly enjoying her morning, listening to a podcast or some such program.

And she gets me.  She knows what is important in my life.  Lest you think I’m a selfish snob, I cater to her as well and I tune into her interests, her needs and wants.  She often brings me my coffee while here at my desk, doing my writing thing.

There is nothing finer in this world than being in a relationship with a person who gets you.

I hope you find that.

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