I was touched today by a letter sent by Skippy (a wonderful person whom we are fortunate to have on our forum) to the editor of Oshawa this week:

Best Christmas present is yourself

With all the hype surrounding the season, especially those endless commercials, it is so easy to get caught up in the shopping frenzy. While anxiously awaiting for the results of doctor’s tests and not knowing the outcome, it finally struck me what the perfect gift was.

The perfect gift is not a present rather it is one’s presence.

Long after the paper is off and the boxes opened, what will remain is the memory of the giver.

It may not be at the top of one’s list, yet it is something that cannot be bought or replaced.

Unfortunately it does not come with a guarantee. So make the best of what you can give and just like the first Christians present, give of yourself.

David A.

Oshawa