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I'll never forget Christmas growing up. I know everyone says that.......but times are different now.
I remember growing up and getting so excited for Christmas. I would have my list of what I wanted ready before Thanksgiving. Christmas morning was the best day. As I opened my presents I'd hear;
"I hope you appreciate what you have, there are some children who have nothing."
I didn't get it.
As I entered into high school my list, let's just say it didn't get bigger unless you are talking about the price tag. Although I didn't tear into the presents like I did as a child it still was the best day. Again, I would hear;
"I hope you appreciate what you have, there are some children who have nothing."
I didn't get it.
I entered into young adulthood. I have to admit that Christmas was still a great day. Some things had changed...I enjoyed giving "almost" as much as receiving. While opening my presents I'd hear;
"I hope you appreciate what you have, there are some who have nothing."
I still didn't get it.
Now that I am grown I still have my Christmas list:
- I want ALL types of abuse to stop; both human and animal.
- I want ALL types of neglect to stop; both human and animal.
- I want ALL types of homelessness to stop; both human and animal.
- I want ALL types of suffering to stop; both human and animal.
- I want ALL types of hate to stop; both human and animal.
- I want ALL types of hunger to stop; both human and animal.
This is the same Christmas list I have had since I finally “got it” but this Christmas list seems to be the one I didn’t get.
I would give back every toy I have ever received, I would give back every sweater I have ever received, and I would give back every Christmas present I have ever unwrapped if I could just GET IT this year.
It is amazing how our needs change as we grow.
