It Just Keeps On GIVEING... - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

tim4960 · 11-19-2009, 06:51 AM

It never fails, each day when I open my eyes to a new day, I can't help but to wonder what I'm going to do to surprise myself, and like clockwork, before the day is over and I'm sitting on the edge of my bed laughing.Well yesterday was no exception to the rule,I've been ddoing a lot of babysitting for my grand kids lately ages 11/2 and 6. (2 of the BEST things to enter my life), well Ivana (6) and I were in this conversation.I know kids today are 6 going on 25. Anyway some how we got talking about Christmas and I asked her if she knew what the real meaning of it was.With a somewhat puzzled look on her face she say's Besides Santa? After a little giggle I said ya, the true meaning. She said no and that was the beginning of a long Saturday conversation.the thing I was most amazed with was how curious she was about it. I went home that night and was in bed going through my day and Ivana popped right into the front.The way I'm looking at it is, I want her to know what the real meaning of things are. We (society) have masked so many important facts in this world that we need to tell the kids of tomorrow the real deal. From Christmas to Easter to whatever. Please don't get me wrong, I am in now way trying to shove GOD onto anybody. I just want them (Ivana and Saige) to know the truth and choose for theirselves.I also understand that they are just babies, but this world is going about 99 gazzillion miles an hour and there gonna have more stuff thrown at them that I figure if she can understand what were talking about thats that much better.Well I've done it again, rambling lol thats it for now I guess. Thanks again 4 listening and have a great holiday. BYE

**Ann** · 11-19-2009, 10:52 AM

Tim, you brought back a wonderful memory of my childhood. Every Christmas Eve we would sit around the tree and my mother would read the Christmas story from the bible. Each year it was the same, but each year it was a special time for my family, and a moment where we took pause and remembered the reason behind all the other "stuff".

After the story, we'd light candles and eat Christmas cookies (saving a plate for Santa) and just enjoy the peaceful night before we headed off to bed.

Your granddaughter will remember these special moments with you, these are each memories in the making. Keep the tradition going, it's something she will remember all her life...like I do.

Hugs and Thank You for the memory jog.

Rusty Zipper · 11-19-2009, 06:40 PM

thanks tim

my remembrance of Christmas Eve, is a very large part of the family would get together,

eat all seafood, a few would go to midnight mass.

then the next day, the feast started all over again, no-seafood!

i'm still stuffed from those years! lol

most of the family has passed on now, so they, and those Christmas Eve's are still,

a very fond memory...

a very happy holiday season to you tim.

pattee

indigo · 11-20-2009, 06:03 AM

Thank you.

11-19-2009, 06:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
tim4960 Member Tournaments Won: 1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: torrington,ct Posts: 84	It Just Keeps On GIVEING... It never fails, each day when I open my eyes to a new day, I can't help but to wonder what I'm going to do to surprise myself, and like clockwork, before the day is over and I'm sitting on the edge of my bed laughing.Well yesterday was no exception to the rule,I've been ddoing a lot of babysitting for my grand kids lately ages 11/2 and 6. (2 of the BEST things to enter my life), well Ivana (6) and I were in this conversation.I know kids today are 6 going on 25. Anyway some how we got talking about Christmas and I asked her if she knew what the real meaning of it was.With a somewhat puzzled look on her face she say's Besides Santa? After a little giggle I said ya, the true meaning. She said no and that was the beginning of a long Saturday conversation.the thing I was most amazed with was how curious she was about it. I went home that night and was in bed going through my day and Ivana popped right into the front.The way I'm looking at it is, I want her to know what the real meaning of things are. We (society) have masked so many important facts in this world that we need to tell the kids of tomorrow the real deal. From Christmas to Easter to whatever. Please don't get me wrong, I am in now way trying to shove GOD onto anybody. I just want them (Ivana and Saige) to know the truth and choose for theirselves.I also understand that they are just babies, but this world is going about 99 gazzillion miles an hour and there gonna have more stuff thrown at them that I figure if she can understand what were talking about thats that much better.Well I've done it again, rambling lol thats it for now I guess. Thanks again 4 listening and have a great holiday. BYE

11-19-2009, 10:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,227	Tim, you brought back a wonderful memory of my childhood. Every Christmas Eve we would sit around the tree and my mother would read the Christmas story from the bible. Each year it was the same, but each year it was a special time for my family, and a moment where we took pause and remembered the reason behind all the other "stuff". After the story, we'd light candles and eat Christmas cookies (saving a plate for Santa) and just enjoy the peaceful night before we headed off to bed. Your granddaughter will remember these special moments with you, these are each memories in the making. Keep the tradition going, it's something she will remember all her life...like I do. Hugs and Thank You for the memory jog. __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

11-19-2009, 06:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rusty Zipper Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: my room in ct. Posts: 34,860	thanks tim my remembrance of Christmas Eve, is a very large part of the family would get together, eat all seafood, a few would go to midnight mass. then the next day, the feast started all over again, no-seafood! i'm still stuffed from those years! lol most of the family has passed on now, so they, and those Christmas Eve's are still, a very fond memory... a very happy holiday season to you tim. pattee __________________ *Rule 62*

11-20-2009, 06:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
indigo Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,928	Thank you. __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

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