Adia,
As your first Christmas approaches, I am reminded of many things wrong in the world. As John Lennon's song, "So this is Christmas", points out- What have WE done?
Your daddy and I have been anticipating what your response will be when you see your new toys on Christmas morning! (Even though, this Christmas you might not exactly be too aware of the excitement over the gifts..It's more for us to remember and to take pictures!) As I've been scurrying around to find the perfect toys for you, I realized how many parents will not have the money to buy their babies anything for Christmas. It breaks my heart to know that a new mother, just like myself, is anticipating their Baby's First Christmas and has no means to buy just one gift.
Even though Christmas isn't about gifts and shouldn't be about gifts, gifts are expected when you're a child. Unless you are a child in a family who barely gets by just providing the basic necessities. This Christmas is the hardest Christmas Americans have had in years, with so many people unemployed. Many parents are facing their first Christmas without the money to give their children just ONE gift. Some parents will get fast cash loans to buy Christmas for their children, which will only put them in even greater debt. This is where we can help.
Families depend on charities like The Salvation Army and local food banks. But this year, even these organizations are begging for donations. So, in honor of you, Adia, I am donating toys, clothes and food to charities who will be giving people a Christmas that without our help, would not be having a Christmas at all. Because, if it were your daddy and I who needed help giving you a Christmas, I would hope my country would be a little selfless and give.
Adia, never forget how fortunate you are to be living a life where you don't have to worry where your next meal will come from and never forget about the ones less fortunate.
Live simply. Live modestly. Most importantly, have a giving spirit.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
First Thanksgiving
Adia,
As I sit here watching you sleep in your Papa's arms, I realize these are the precious times in life we must always remember. One day, Papa won't be here. One day, we won't be gathering around this table. One day, we won't be coming to spend time in this house. "One day" will come too soon. So, always remember to never take a single second for granted.
I must say, your first Thanksgiving has been one out of a story book. We sang "Over the river and through the Woods" many, many times - which you loved! The day started with the Macy's Parade, then you watched us do some cooking. Uncle Adam and Aunt Barbara came over and we all gathered around the table to eat; you even tried some cranberry sauce!
We decorated the Christmas tree that night. Now that I have a child of my own, I have begun to realize how fast things change and how fast people grow older. There are so many special memories with family I wish you could have shared with me, but I am thankful for the new memories that we will have together. As we were pulling ornaments out of the box to hang on the tree, I came across one that Aunt Lib made- it was hard to see but I'm so thankful she had so much talent when it came to crafts, sewing, and painting because I have things to show you. You will be able to feel her love through the little things she made for me.
Your daddy and I have so much to be thankful for, this First Thanksgiving. We are thankful for you, thankful that you are a healthy and happy baby. We are thankful we have a home for you to sleep, enough food for you to eat, clean water for you to bathe, clothes to keep you warm, and enough diapers to keep you dry. We are thankful that you have both sets of Grandparents and I am very thankful that you will never question whether or not they love you.
You turned five months on Thanksgiving Day, that in itself is a major blessing to be thankful for! We are so thankful to be your parents!!
As I sit here watching you sleep in your Papa's arms, I realize these are the precious times in life we must always remember. One day, Papa won't be here. One day, we won't be gathering around this table. One day, we won't be coming to spend time in this house. "One day" will come too soon. So, always remember to never take a single second for granted.
I must say, your first Thanksgiving has been one out of a story book. We sang "Over the river and through the Woods" many, many times - which you loved! The day started with the Macy's Parade, then you watched us do some cooking. Uncle Adam and Aunt Barbara came over and we all gathered around the table to eat; you even tried some cranberry sauce!
We decorated the Christmas tree that night. Now that I have a child of my own, I have begun to realize how fast things change and how fast people grow older. There are so many special memories with family I wish you could have shared with me, but I am thankful for the new memories that we will have together. As we were pulling ornaments out of the box to hang on the tree, I came across one that Aunt Lib made- it was hard to see but I'm so thankful she had so much talent when it came to crafts, sewing, and painting because I have things to show you. You will be able to feel her love through the little things she made for me.
Your daddy and I have so much to be thankful for, this First Thanksgiving. We are thankful for you, thankful that you are a healthy and happy baby. We are thankful we have a home for you to sleep, enough food for you to eat, clean water for you to bathe, clothes to keep you warm, and enough diapers to keep you dry. We are thankful that you have both sets of Grandparents and I am very thankful that you will never question whether or not they love you.
You turned five months on Thanksgiving Day, that in itself is a major blessing to be thankful for! We are so thankful to be your parents!!
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