Christmastime, the season for giving. During this time of year, everyone is out shopping for gifts to give to their loved ones. People stress out over finding the perfect gift to give to each person. And then we all get excited about what we find under the tree. But the real gift comes from watching your loved ones open up that special hand-picked gift you got for them.

Although giving gifts to my family is fun, and I get a warm feeling inside when they open them, for me, I get more out of giving to those that are in greater need than myself, or even my family. I find that to give me a satsifying feeling. My family usually fills Letters to Santa through the high school and knowing that children that normally wouldn't be recieveing gifts are going to be getting a gift this Christmas is what brings me the greatest joy.

I love this season! I could do without the snow (except on Christmas day), but I love the holiday! Thankfullness. Hope. Joy. Giving. And in turn, LOVE!!! Merry Christmas!!!