Christmas All Year?
by Harriet Hairston
Once I turned 13, the commercialism of Christmas never held the same fervor for me. That year, my mom had surgery on my 13th birthday and literally died on the operating table. She was revived (thank God), but since then, I began to truly understand what Christmas was all about: giving of yourself and appreciating the intangible gifts that no amount of money can purchase.
So this Christmas, as I sit on my Santa Clause’s lap (pssst…his real name is Patrick Hairston, but don’t tell anybody), let me tell you about the gifts we both received throughout the year:
- Our son did not have to be hospitalized this year! For two years in a row, he had to be hospitalized for either allergies or breathing problems, and this is the first year since 2006 that we have not had to spend the night!
- You read the story about our home being in foreclosure and the miraculous restoration that came out of that.
- My husband and I had a breakthrough in our communication with one another!
- We have a vision of the future and all that it entails, including relocating to pursue our dreams!
I feel like a spoiled brat…these are things that money would never be able to buy, and I’m so grateful for them. I’m also grateful for BMWK and the awesome community that is contained within this website. Have a merry Christmas, BMWK! I look forward to sharing another year with you!
What kinds of intangible things have you been gifted with throughout the course of the year? Tell us about them!
God bless!
~ Harriet
Harriet Hairston, a freelance writer, human resources administrator at an HBCU and creator of the motivational blog, “Can She SAY That?!?” has a unique style that brings readers into her life through her transparent demeanor. She lives in Louisiana with her husband and two sons. You can reach her at harriet_hairston@yahoo.com.
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