Christmas, the best time of the year. It used to be the best time of the year for me. But last Christmas was just painful and for some reason I can't seem to get into the 'holiday spirit' this year either. Deep down I have this overwhelming urge to just want to burst into tears when I see touching holiday commercials or hear sentimental Christmas songs. Christmas is about family and part of my family is missing. My dad. And ever since he passed away, Christmas just isn't the same. So needless to say, every time I see that McDonald's commercial about Dads and how all they want for Christmas is quality time I want call McDonald's up and tell them they shouldn't be allowed to air that commercial because it a constant reminder I don't have a Dad to spend quality time with. But since I cant do that, I am going to choose to hope that every time that painful commercial plays in my living room that someone else is being reminded to give their dad the gift of love and quality time this Christmas.
So this Christmas I encourage everyone to not take family fore granted. Instead of worrying about which gifts to by, think deeper and choose to spend time with the ones you love. Send them words of love and encouragement. Give them a hug and tell them you love them. I don't remember what I bought my dad for Christmas 5 or 10 years ago, but I remember the time we spent together and the times all he wanted me to do was sit on his lap and hug his neck. This Christmas season remember whats important and share the gift of time.
