We sent Pearl and Al a box of gifts. I sent that W. Mason bag to Pearl. She can make good use of it, and I never use it. It was so pretty and useful too, so decided it should go to Pearl. Also sent a pretty pincushion and two linen hankies to Al; Stan a book and pencil sharpener. I also put in the little toy dog for Pearl, a relic of old reservation days that went through a housefire here. – Ina
The other day, I asked my daughter Hallie what 3-year-old Silas wants for Christmas. His current interest (obsession?) is monster trucks, and I hinted that I might get him one.
“We have enough of those,” she said, in the matter-of-fact
tone of a minimalist who does not want more clutter.
“He just has to have a gift that delights his heart,” I responded,
to which she rejoined, “He has to?”
Well, that’s our approach in today’s world. Some of us would even go into debt to supply the heart’s wishes of loved ones. And some of us feel a gift should be expensive in order to show love and appreciation. These are attitudes that reflect the opulent times in which we live.
But it was different for Ina. She didn’t ask what anyone wanted but provided gifts for everyone on her list by considering what they might be able to use from whatever she could spare. And she could spare that W. Mason bag, but she liked it. KW
1 comment:
Well, this Grammy does agree with you: getting a gift that delights a heart is part of the magic of Christmas. I have always given the boys generous gifts and it doesn't seem to have hurt them. They are vocal with their thanks and I love to see the sparkle in their eyes when they open a treasured gift. As I tell Ann and Eric, it's part of my job description. Who can argue with that?? LOL
Post a Comment