The trucks
from Amazon and UPS cruised up and down my street daily, leaving packages of
joy for my neighbors. It was the way of life during our state mandated
quarantine. People were ordering online rather than visiting stores. My sons
even had a package or two appear on our doorstep.
Gifts bring
joy to the giver and receiver. Have you ever watched a child at Christmas rip
open the wrapping paper and boxes to discover their treasure? The parent is all
smiles, watching the beaming smile and squeals of excitement. I felt this same
excitement recently.
As I pulled
into my driveway, the headlights shot a beam of light onto my front porch. Nestled
in a corner was a box large enough to fit a basketball and a dozen tennis balls
(for description purposes). I was not expecting a package and assumed one of my
sons had ordered something.
After a 12-hour
workday, my body was weary, but I became energized as I opened the package. It
was like New Year’s Eve as confetti flew around on the tissue paper as each
item was unwrapped. The gifts were fabulous, but more than that…was the
thoughtfulness.
The gift was
from a young lady who asked me to be her mentor. For her, the gift of time
meant a lot. For me…finally, someone who wanted to listen to me talk; Lord know
my sons tire of my words.
Seriously
though, a gift does not always have to include an expense. It can be words of
encouragement, spending time with someone, or a random act of kindness. While
Amazon and UPS are still delivering
presents, you can get in on the action too. Your presence can be a present to
someone.
To my
special friend, thank you for having me as your mentor. You are a joy.
Share your
gift of love today.
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