Rants of a Rebecca

A simple ask. (Remotely Blogged)

Hi Everyone, As I write this, it is five hours away from 3:09 am, December 25. Nine years ago, the biggest event of my life occurred. My eldest son Adrian was born. It was a wonderful event, the best thing being he was very healthy. Tipping the scales at 10lb 3oz, and being 22 inches in height, he was off to a good start in life. Unfortunately, through absolutely no fault of his own, his life in the last few years has been quite traumatic. He, and his brother, have not been allowed to be children, to work things out for themselves and enjoy their childhood. So as your birthday draws close Adrian, I want you to know that I love you as much as any parent could, and I am so sorry that once again this year we will not be together on your birthday. I will continue to work as hard as I can to be there for your tenth birthday.

For everyone else out there, who are about to enjoy Christmas, I have a simple ask. Please put bitterness aside, come together as family, and let your children enjoy the magic of the season. Christmas is not about the most expensive gift you can give. Christmas is the time to look into a child's eyes, deep into their heart and let them know that they are welcome, they are cherished, they are special, they are loved.

At this time of the year, there are many of us, who for one reason or the other, are alone at Christmas. Please spare a thought for those for whom Christmas is a stressful and depressing time. If you get the chance, give them a smile, give them hug, give their heart some hope.

Merry Christmas to you all. HooRoo Rebecca

posted by Rebecca @ 12/24/2005 10:33:00 pm