Hello Everybody
At this time of year I have a tendency to reminisce. My memory often takes me back to my childhood. We were a poor family in some ways back then but, it always seemed like miracles would happen at just the right time. My wishes were usually for a little something for myself and, a little something for my brothers and sisters. Two of each and I was the oldest. We would wish for things like shoes and clothes but the one thing I remember wishing for the most was for our Mom and Dad to get back together. Somehow, the shoes were just a back up in case we didn't get what we really wished for.
Well, now that I am older, my wish list is much different. When I look at the world around me I cannot even think of making a wish for myself. I see children suffering with autism and many other terrible illnesses. I see homeless people huddled around little fires , trying to stay warm. I see the wars, I see the floods and the hurricanes. I see people suffering with mental illness who have no one to even talk to. Yes, I see all of the pain and suffering in this world but, that is not all I see.
I also see people who give of themselves in ways that simply amaze me. I see random acts of kindness. I see sharing and caring all around me every day of my life. I have learned to be grateful for all of the wonderful parts of my life and I dedicate , at least some of my time to trying to help others find joy and comfort in their lives. Sometimes, I feel like all I can do for some of those who live in sadness and pain is to just make a wish for them and say a prayer.
Well this is what this forum is all about. I know that nearly everyone would like to be able to do more for others than they can and it is frustrating at times. So, perhaps, all you can do for them is make a wish.
I invite you to make a Christmas Wish. You can wish for anything just as you can dream of anything. That is the beauty of The wish and the dream. You Just Never Know.
Many Blessings To All Of You
And To Your Friends And Loved Ones
Just Make A Wish
And Then
Pray That It Comes True
And Believe
That Indeed It Can.
Nerry Christmas Everybody
With Love And Light
Billdaddy, Ally, Summer, Savannah, Billy, Chrissy and Heather.