Sharing blessings something to be thankful for

This isn’t really a Thanksgiving column. It’s more of a Christmas column. Well, actually, it is a Thanksgiving column because it’s about being thankful enough for your blessings that you share them at Christmas.

I thought I’d share these thoughts early enough that you could put them into practice over the next month if you would like. Over the last six months, three of my favorite people have left this earth to step into the presence of the Lord. Their absences mean that I’m going to be losing two favorite holiday traditions.

After Mr. Bobo’s wife died, he went for eight years without a Christmas tree. He didn’t think he missed it until the day that I showed up on his doorstep with a tree, lights, decorations and a treetop angel. Tears ran down his cheeks when the tree was set up and lighted.

“How do I get this angel to stop blinking?” I mumbled to myself as I read the instructions but still couldn’t figure it out. A little of a blinking angel goes a long way and it was making me nervous.

“I love that it blinks!” he exclaimed. “It is the most beautiful angel that I have had to privilege to view. I believe I shall name her ‘Ronda’ for the angel who has brought this beautiful tree.”

The next day, he called. “I sat here late into the night and watched this wonderful tree and angel. It has brought me such joy. Words can never express how indebted I am to you for this gift.”

I bought him a remote so he could easily turn on and off the lights. For four years, it was the happiest gift I gave