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Today my news feed was all about the toys. In an attempt to boost sales in a sluggish economy, retailers are slashing prices on their Christmas toys. The article lists the most popular toys and who will have the lowest prices. For the moment, I am childless; my daughter is all grown up and the grandchildren haven’t arrived yet so this information doesn’t make much of an impression on me. Not so for one family in our community and not the way you might think.
You see, this family would have celebrated the birthday of their precious baby girl today. I say would have, because their tiny baby had a rare form of stomach cancer and died a few months ago. For this Mom and Dad, Christmas toy ads are just another painful reminder of what they have lost.
Holidays can be tough if they bring back memories of loss and sorrow. In our rush to make holidays a special time for those we love, we often forget those for whom it is a time void of merriment and joy. This season is especially difficult because the expectations are so high. But for many folks, toys won’t be bought, meals won’t be cooked, carols won’t be sung. So as you begin this season of holidays, think of those for whom it won’t be a celebration and try and help them along their way.
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Hi Rev excellent post and very insightful we do get so wrapped in our own holiday planning we tend to overlook those who are hurting from personal loss. Thank you for sending me your blog site
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments, Herb! You might enjoy today's blog on serendipity -- I am definitely glad that serendipity (or Someone else?) brought me to the seminar yesterday!
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