You Don't Get What You Give

I received a call from someone the other day, they were freaking out about Christmas. That it snuck up on them this year and that they were not financially ready for the burden of gift giving this year. As I sat down to make sure we were not headed for the same freak out I realized that we were and our Christmas was also in jeopardy. Not financially, although our Christmas tree will not be knocked over by the piles of gifts, we will make it work. I am not worried so much about that (ok that's a lie, but I'm telling myself that for now). I am worried that with all the focus and stress over gift giving this year we will forget what this holiday is all about. It's not about giving it's about getting and not even about getting material things it's about getting salvation, love and time together as family. I know it's early for Christmas posts but I feel like now is the time I need to be reminded of the basics. In this case giving was not better than getting. So none of you will be getting a present. :P But feel free to give us all your gifts :P
Just kidding, but in all seriousness, I am resolving to remember this year that although it is nice to give and get that it is not about that. I am resolving to enjoy and savor the time I have with family and friends this holiday season. I am resolving to not allow the stress of the holiday's to overshadow the joy that should go with them.
Here are crossed fingers and prayers that this season is stressfree and every day ends with a smile.