Day 359 "The Meaning Of A Gift"

It was Christmas morning and the tree was littered with wrapped gifts of all shapes and sizes. Within these parcels were the small things to show that we took the time to show that we cared, and that we wanted to give something to someone special.

There are those that desire to rip this idea open like someone opening their own presents.

They say how very corporate it is, how very Hallmark, how very sad.

They say that this day is simply another money grab with nothing of a soul to see, but then I watch from a distance as Danbox hands over a gift to me, and right now money cannot be felt, only this little box mans large heart.

I appreciate the act of this gift giving and the glimmer of excitement in his eyes. I can tell that he is not concerned with what he is getting in return, and that all he wants now is to watch the recipient of his gift smile as they open their present that he chose to give.

I can tell that he doesn't think about this moment in any religious context, that he doesn't think about the money involved, and that all he wants is to see a smile created by his will alone.

We all shared many more moments sharing gifts, smiles and hugs, and not even for one second did anyone mention either expenses or the church.

All we did was celebrate a smile and companionship, and for Danbox, for me, and for all of us, this was the true meaning of it all.