Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
James 1:17 (ESV)
For me, November used to be when I finished Christmas shopping, not when I started. Throughout the year, I scoured stores for ideas and vacation gift shops for memorable reminders of family times. I wrapped gifts as they were bought so they were ready to place as soon as the tree was decorated.
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As much as I felt organized, I wish I had known the ditty below. I might have made better choices.
Give your children
Something they want,
Something they need,
Something to wear, and
Something to read.
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What do your children want? What do they need? What should they wear? What should they read?
*Another version of this blog appeared November 15, 2020.