I read so many review on the gifts that people would like to receive. At one point in my life, I could have probably given you a list of material things that in the long run would have never mattered. These days, as I am getting older and I see my youth slipping away, my list has very much changed.
**Gift One:** I would like for my son to be able to eat through his mouth again without any problems. My wish would be that he could get rid of his g-tube, his seizure disorder would just up and go away, and asthma attacks would be a thing of the past.
**Gift Two:** That God would grant this country healing and piece. I wish that we could all somehow make sense of all that has happened and that we would continue to stay united as a country. I pray and ask for a solution to terrorism and peace on earth.
**Gift Three:** This one would be for me personally. I would wish for healing of my heart. If that could not be made possible, I would wish only that I could be hear long enough to raise my children and see that they are happy and secure in their life. (I was asked by a friend why I did not wish for it all and ask to see grandchildren and great grand children. Of course, I would like for all of that, but I do not want to be greedy and if I can raise my children-I will know that they can raise theirs.)
**Gift Four:** I ask for a revival to hit this country and this world in a mighty way. When this happens gift two could not be far behind.
**Gift Five:** This gift would be the one that would have the most meaning to me. I would ask for happy and healthy lives for each of my seven children. That they would accept each thing that came their way and to live by what I have tried to teach them.
I, myself, try to live by this poem of such wisdom.
*Accept the things you cannot change.
Change the things that you can.
And,
Give my children the wisdom to know the difference.*
**No, non of the things that I have asked for can be bought. But, also they cannot be freely given. Most will need to be earned, but, each holds a special place in my heart and a prayer on my lips.