It’s always been pretty easy for me to give gifts to people
who matter to me. I like to do favors,
or to help people in need. When I notice
something good about someone who crosses my path, it’s easy to give a compliment. I believe in all that.
But it’s hard to receive the same. Receiving gifts can make me squirm. Asking for help is about as easy as moving a
mountain. I can actually feel my fast turn as red as a tomato if I receive a compliment.
“Gee, I don’t know what to say,” I answered to a friend who
gave me a compliment once. “Well, just
say thank you and shut up. That’s enough,” she teased. I know she was right, but it was hard.
Recently, someone gave me a most wonderful gift. Bigger than
I could even imagine. It was a total
surprise. It was over the top. It REALLY made a difference in my life. I still struggle with feeling that I “deserve
it”, or that it came with no strings attached.
Just a loving, caring, wonderful gift.
I am so, so, so grateful and amazed.
All I could say was “Thank you.” I hope it’s enough.
And I hope I live long enough to someday give a gift like
that to somebody when they need it.
How about you? Have you ever gotten a heart stopping
gift? Have you ever given one? How did it feel?
Check out her sweet romance:
I received such a gift from my husband. It is appropriate to mention it today since it's the final two days of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. I'm an avid tennis player and fan and as a far-fetched dream I just mentioned how wonderful it would be to go to that tournament for my birthday, which falls during the tournament every year. Hubby spent 6 months trying to get tickets and surprised me with this gift. It was an experience I'll never forget.
ReplyDeleteMerrilee -- What a wonderful gift. One I'm sure you'll never forget.
DeleteWhat a great gift!
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