The Gift of Giving

Good morning family. Enjoying the sound of a rainy Saturday. It's peaceful and calming especially when you don't have to stress about getting out in it. Thankful for a full week of work, completion. I absolutely love the conversations I have at work and the ones I over hear. I'm not an eavesdropper, it's just loud on my job. Yesterday we had a huge food day. Anyone who knows me knows I'm about the food day. I like cooking and sharing food. What I know about feeding people is that it opens up conversation. I've always fed others because I believe food actually helps cultivate relationships, brings people together. This morning, listening to and responding to my grandchildren I realized that "we" are people who find it hard to share sometimes, especially when others haven't shared with us. It's a learned behavior that's very hard to break. "So you want to play with my toys but last week you wouldn't let me see yours" or "So you want some of my candy but the other day you wouldn't give me any of yours." What I know is that I want to live my life giving even if no one gives or shares with me. Giving is not a game it's a "gift", a way of life. I fully understand the blessing of being able to bless others. I'm fully aware that there are people who will take advantage of the sincerity and charitable spirit of others but I also know that God is our true provider and will not leave us without. So to anyone who doesn't give because they remember "when", let go and walk in the blessing you've received because tomorrow is not promised. You can't take any of these earthly things with you. Lastly, I don't know about you but I would rather be remembered as having a "giving spirit" than be remembered as someone who held on, held out based on "past" interactions. TeamTheGiftOfGiving. Bblessedloveyou.