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by:
Barb
Keck
Would you like to give a gift that costs very little,
yet is priceless? How would you like to start a new tradition that keeps your values
in perspective? Life is moving faster everyday, it seems, and one thing most
of us value is time. At the same time, relationships are becoming more strained,
and what we cherish is love. Love and time are two gifts that come from the
heart not the pocket book. Love and time are two ways to give what
we most cherish; traditions are how we pass it on.
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The most touching gift I gave was the year I was really
broke. Desperate to give something to my parents, I pondered for weeks to
come up with something
meaningful. I decided to give each of them a small decorative box, purchased
from the dollar store. Inside the box, on pretty, small pieces of paper, about
15 of them, I wrote a “thank you” for something they gave me throughout
my life. I thanked them for what they taught me, the experiences they gave
me, and the fond memories I had as a child growing up. They were speechless
as they unfolded and read through each slip of paper. The looks on their faces
let me know I had given them one of the greatest gifts.
The beauty is they can open their box any day they like, and feel the love
and appreciation I have for them. To this day they both keep their boxes
close by.
This year I’ll be writing love letters to those closest to me. I want
to let them know how much happiness they have brought to my life. It’s
really quite simple to give a gift that touches the heart. Just put a little
thought into what may bring back fond memories to your family and friends,
and let them know what they mean to you.
Traditions are times when all that means the most to
us can be shared. People move around, relationships change, and cultures
mix, making it increasingly harder for many of us to keep our traditions alive.
Make a difference with a new tradition. A gift from the heart brings everyone
pleasure and a joyful spirit today and all year.
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that you would like to share and pass on? If you would like to share it on
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