The holidays are a time that everyone reflects on the importance of life.. the importance of family .. and the importance of friends.. how do you share how much you love? Kisses and hugs.. dinners and laughter.. but day to day.. how do you share how much you love? Yes of course.. we say it before we hang up.. we say it as we walk out the door.. "love you..luv ya.. heart you.. <3 .. but do they hear us..do we have their attention..
This has been a difficult year for my family.. a second diagnose of cancer for me.. my mother's death.. friends that are ill again.. fighting cancer that has viciously and aggressively returned.. there has been good news for some.. terrible news for others..
Today my dear son in law could not make it back to California in time to see his father before he passed away.. on the way to the airport he was told that his father had gone.. I fear he will always associate Christmas with this bad news and I pray that his memories of his father are of a wonderful visit they shared earlier this year..
I realized today that in all the turmoil of living day to day.. we forget why we love day to day..we wait until a crisis is upon us.. or people are taken away.. how do I share how much I love? I came upon an answer tonight in the writings of Allen Jesson.... a perfect gift.. like picture frames of rainbows and hats that show a mothers picture.. a perfect gift ..like friends that whoot and holler you across the finish line.. a perfect gift.. like children who always come home no matter how old .. to a place they feel safe and loved in..a perfect gift.. like a long time friend that you can share the love and joy of grandchildren with..
For your loved one.. starting today.. a journal of daily reasons that you love them... and as soon as I read it.. I thought what a perfect gift..
Each day.. you reflect on the reason you love the person.. what ever little reason .. and write it down..
January 1st.. I love that I will start a new year with my best friend..
January 2nd.. I love that I can lay my head on your shoulder and rest..
January 3rd.. I love that you take care of your family..
on and on.. each day taking time.. sacrificing important precious time.. to write down the love in your heart and then give to them at the end of the year.. They can open it on Christmas morning.. and each day they will read why you love them..
I know that some of you will do this.. that you will take the time to write the words..
I love that about you.
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