Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Christmas Is Coming!
I was raised to have a full understanding of the words, "It's the thought that counts!". My parents raised five of us with a very limited income. Parents didn't spend a fortune back then to make Christmas special, they didn't have it to spend. The only way they had to make Christmas feel special back then, was to leave crumbs and an empty glass on the counter, and then go outside to jingle bells and shout "HO HO HO, Merry Christmas!!!". And for some reason, we were always more exited than you can imagine!
This was back in a time when neighbors strung lights across to connect with each others homes, and at least 3 houses had speakers rigged to play Holiday music for all of the passers by to hear. Every now and then, you would have to go in and move the needle because the neighbor informed you that they just heard the same line about 200 times.
Moms made homemade cookies to serve throughout December and somehow managed to sew a complete wardrobe for you without you finding out. Kids put cloves in oranges and made handmade ornaments that always had their school picture on it somewhere. For some reason, families just went out together from house to house singing carols. The school Christmas program actually had songs about the birth of Christ!
It was the one time of the year that everyone joined together and were truly thankful for all they had, even though it was not much.
Maybe the change we need in America, is to go back to a time when we worked hard for little, and appreciated a lot!!!
This was back in a time when neighbors strung lights across to connect with each others homes, and at least 3 houses had speakers rigged to play Holiday music for all of the passers by to hear. Every now and then, you would have to go in and move the needle because the neighbor informed you that they just heard the same line about 200 times.
Moms made homemade cookies to serve throughout December and somehow managed to sew a complete wardrobe for you without you finding out. Kids put cloves in oranges and made handmade ornaments that always had their school picture on it somewhere. For some reason, families just went out together from house to house singing carols. The school Christmas program actually had songs about the birth of Christ!
It was the one time of the year that everyone joined together and were truly thankful for all they had, even though it was not much.
Maybe the change we need in America, is to go back to a time when we worked hard for little, and appreciated a lot!!!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Just Yesterday
Just yesterday, I could hear my mom yelling "Bonnie and Billy, get your butt's home right now!!!" as we played outside with our friends after dark.
Just yesterday, I was wearing a plaid skirt with a striped top because I didn't listen when my mom said, "If it's not in the hamper, it won't get washed!".
Just yesterday, my mom split a band candy bar between five kids because we couldn't afford to buy one for each child, but we all loved that candy bar.
Just yesterday, my mom was coming in the front door from work and saying, "I can hear that stereo all the way down the street!".
Just yesterday, my mom was sitting with me at FIDM, to discuss going to College, and saying, "If this is where you want to go to school, I am there for you!".
Just yesterday, we all drove to the chapel in the rain, and mom cried as dad gave me away.
Just yesterday, mom gave me five receiving blankets and said, "I made them bigger so they will last a little longer for the baby!"
Just yesterday, mom was holding me as we stood at my husbands funeral.
Just yesterday, I was holding mom as we stood at my Dad's funeral.
Just yesterday, I found out that my mom has cancer.
Just yesterday, I cried.
Just yesterday, I smiled when I thought of all my yesterdays with mom.
Just yesterday, I was wearing a plaid skirt with a striped top because I didn't listen when my mom said, "If it's not in the hamper, it won't get washed!".
Just yesterday, my mom split a band candy bar between five kids because we couldn't afford to buy one for each child, but we all loved that candy bar.
Just yesterday, my mom was coming in the front door from work and saying, "I can hear that stereo all the way down the street!".
Just yesterday, my mom was sitting with me at FIDM, to discuss going to College, and saying, "If this is where you want to go to school, I am there for you!".
Just yesterday, we all drove to the chapel in the rain, and mom cried as dad gave me away.
Just yesterday, mom gave me five receiving blankets and said, "I made them bigger so they will last a little longer for the baby!"
Just yesterday, mom was holding me as we stood at my husbands funeral.
Just yesterday, I was holding mom as we stood at my Dad's funeral.
Just yesterday, I found out that my mom has cancer.
Just yesterday, I cried.
Just yesterday, I smiled when I thought of all my yesterdays with mom.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
DON'T LABEL ME!!!
Don't tell me that I don't believe in women's rights just because I don't believe in abortion!
Don't tell me that I'm a religious fanatic, just because I love the Lord with all of my heart!
Don't tell me that who I am voting for is wrong, and chastise me for my political beliefs!
Don't tell me that you think I'm too opinionated while you are beating me up with your opinions!
Don't tell me that we can't disagree and still be friends!!!
Don't tell me that I'm a religious fanatic, just because I love the Lord with all of my heart!
Don't tell me that who I am voting for is wrong, and chastise me for my political beliefs!
Don't tell me that you think I'm too opinionated while you are beating me up with your opinions!
Don't tell me that we can't disagree and still be friends!!!
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