A Child's Gifts
When a child gives me a gift, I like to keep the gift, to show my appreciation. I have lots of little things around the house that remind of the children who gave them to me.
I have clay pots, little ones, from some of my boys in fifth grade who gave them to me because they were so sure their moms wouldn't want them and I thought they were something special that should be kept. I have gifts from Christmases long ago, from children who are now grown taller than I. There's a little bear cub set from a third grader who painted them himself, and other similar gifts.
One of my latest gifts is from my youngest granddaughter. It's a suncatcher to hang in the window, a brown and white dog holding his master's slipper in his mouth. It's hanging at my dining room window where I can see it and think of Sarah making it for me. How nice it is to receive the love that comes with these personal hand made gifts.
Submitted by
Leslie
at 7/28/2004 10:38:55 PM- They're like little pieces of the giver's heart. It's like having a hug when you look at them.
Submitted by
NJ
at 7/29/2004 6:58:28 AM- I know that I am blessed to have them.
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I now have several fired-clay creations on my desk at work (to go with other trinkets given to me over the years). Two dogs, a girl sitting on a chair reading a book, and a pair of pink dice, all made for me by some young ones I love very much. They are special things to have near me as I work.
I know what you mean about your suncatcher.
Best regards,
J.W. Stoker