What To Get Mom and Dad????
I know that the phones have been ringing and you are all asking the same question.
What do Mom and Dad need for Christmas??? Well, by the end of this post you will know.
But first, I want to visit some memories that I have of Christmas. The tree always went up on Christmas Eve. I put it on the stand and brought it into the house. First we put on the lights. Then the ornaments went on. Then the tinsel. We were never too neat with this. We kinda stood back and threw it at the tree. My Mother would put the tinsel on one strand at a time.
While this was going on, Mom would be in the kitchen cooking a big meal for us. The girls would always bake some cookies to put under the tree for Santa. After dinner we would have a little tree lighting ceremony. We would light the tree for the first time and them sing Silent Night. Often, we would go to Aunt Helaine's for a while. You were always anxious to go home.
When we arrived home you would all go to bed even though you didn't go to sleep quickly. Then was my time to bring in all the toys and presents and start to assembly of the toys and the seperating everything into a pile for each of you.
On Christmas morning, you would all wake up early and start coming into our room to wake us so that you could go downstairs. We would try to buy a little time by bringing you into bed with us. Finally we would get up and I would go downstairs to see if Santa had been there. I would light the tree and tell you it was ok to come downstairs. Then the stampede would start as you all rushed down. Its a wonder we didn't have broken arms or legs. There would be a rush with wrapping paper flying everywhere.
After breakfast, we would start getting ready for Church. All the girls would have new dresses and the boys would have white shirts and ties. Then we would go as a family to Church. It was a big moment of pride for your Mom and I.
Now as to what we need for Christmas. We really don't need anything material. Mom and I are living very comfortably. What we would like to see is for all of you to go to a Church on Christmas with your families. Spend a few moments remembering the real meaning of Christmas. While you are there say a prayer for Mom and I. Mom and I will be the gift bearers at the 9:30 Mass at Christmas. We wish you could all be there with us but we know that is impossible. So be with us in spirit by going to a Church near you. Just think...No Mall trips...No post Office...The only money is in the collection plate...AND it is a gift that would really mean something to us. Love you all....
What do Mom and Dad need for Christmas??? Well, by the end of this post you will know.
But first, I want to visit some memories that I have of Christmas. The tree always went up on Christmas Eve. I put it on the stand and brought it into the house. First we put on the lights. Then the ornaments went on. Then the tinsel. We were never too neat with this. We kinda stood back and threw it at the tree. My Mother would put the tinsel on one strand at a time.
While this was going on, Mom would be in the kitchen cooking a big meal for us. The girls would always bake some cookies to put under the tree for Santa. After dinner we would have a little tree lighting ceremony. We would light the tree for the first time and them sing Silent Night. Often, we would go to Aunt Helaine's for a while. You were always anxious to go home.
When we arrived home you would all go to bed even though you didn't go to sleep quickly. Then was my time to bring in all the toys and presents and start to assembly of the toys and the seperating everything into a pile for each of you.
On Christmas morning, you would all wake up early and start coming into our room to wake us so that you could go downstairs. We would try to buy a little time by bringing you into bed with us. Finally we would get up and I would go downstairs to see if Santa had been there. I would light the tree and tell you it was ok to come downstairs. Then the stampede would start as you all rushed down. Its a wonder we didn't have broken arms or legs. There would be a rush with wrapping paper flying everywhere.
After breakfast, we would start getting ready for Church. All the girls would have new dresses and the boys would have white shirts and ties. Then we would go as a family to Church. It was a big moment of pride for your Mom and I.
Now as to what we need for Christmas. We really don't need anything material. Mom and I are living very comfortably. What we would like to see is for all of you to go to a Church on Christmas with your families. Spend a few moments remembering the real meaning of Christmas. While you are there say a prayer for Mom and I. Mom and I will be the gift bearers at the 9:30 Mass at Christmas. We wish you could all be there with us but we know that is impossible. So be with us in spirit by going to a Church near you. Just think...No Mall trips...No post Office...The only money is in the collection plate...AND it is a gift that would really mean something to us. Love you all....
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