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.