Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas To All!!

Every year I always share my Christmas story about my daughter and while I think some of you might get tired of hearing it I never tire of telling it because it just showed what a wonderful giving child I had, and to be honest I finally have again! This story is the one think that kept me having faith in her over the terrible experience we had with her being on the Depo-Provera shot and not knowing the side effects were changing her personality. I am so thankful to God that she was able to recover after stopping the medication and once again become the appreciative and loving child I knew she was!

But first I want to share a little Merry Christmas video!



Now for the Christmas story....

When my daughter turned 8 years old she had gotten birthday money from relatives, she had a total of about $40. We went to Wal-Mart so she could spend her birthday money. I had decided we would go to McDonalds to get a bite to eat first. There was an Angel Tree in front of the McDonalds there in Walmart.

My daughter asked what it was and I explained to her that it was for children whose parents couldn't afford to buy them Christmas gifts. I told her let's go eat and she continued to look at the names on the tree.

She grabbed my hand and said "Mom look, this little girl only wants some clothes and a barbie doll". I think she thought it impossible that a child would want mostly clothes.

I looked and noticed the only toy on there was a Barbie, I think the child's age was about 5.

My daughter looked up at me with pleading eyes and said "Moma would it be okay if I spent my birthday money on this angel?"

I couldn't speak as a piercing warmth shot through my heart. I was fighting tears, as I am now remembering this moment. My daughter and said "I won't Moma if you are gonna be upset". I told her "hang on a minute" while I continued to fight back the tears and choked to find the words I wanted to say. I knew I would just bust out crying if I said much more. After a few moments and a couple of deep breaths I composed myself I told her "baby if you want to spend your birthday money on this little angel then I will match you dollar for dollar".

We went to eat and my daughter kept looking over the list of items from the angel she had pulled off the tree. After we got done she was so excited to go and buy for this little girl. I did as I promised and matched dollar for dollar, plus another $20 because daughter thought the little girl needed some things to go with her barbie doll that she picked out for the little girl. My daughter even said "you don't have to buy me anymore gifts Mom, just spend it on her. Santa will bring me stuff anyway".

We got the shopping done and took it to Customer Service where my daughter informed the lady to "make sure it is wrapped pretty". My daughter spent every last dime of her birthday money that day on someone else.

I can honestly say that on that day I had never been more proud of my child and still am to this day for her unselfish act of giving up her birthday money to make sure some little girl got her Christmas wishes.

18 comments:

  1. You should be so proud of your daughter--you "done good" mom!! Merry Christmas to you, Okie...you're one of the good ones!

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  2. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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  3. that story choked me up and my eyes are still waterin! it's amazing at how being a good mommie can be 'paid forward'. sniff...makes a mom proud eh! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
    loved the video, and 'LUCY SURE GOT THE MOVES'......

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  4. Cute video! Merry Christmas to you!

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  5. Oh darn it Shirley. Now you got me crying as well. Our children do the littlest things that change our lives.

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  6. Thanks for the giggles at the video and the tears at the story. Merry Christmas dear Okie. hugs, eileen

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  7. Merry Christmas Shirley! Your story had me teary eyed too.

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  8. Why'd ya have to go make me cry on Christmas????

    What a wonderful story and a beautiful daughter you have, Okie!

    Merry Christmas!

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  9. Thank you for sharing the joy your daughter brings into your life. My she continue to share with others.

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  10. I have heard this story before, but I never get tired of hearing it again. A beautiful story. It helps to remind us of what Christmas is really about. I'm so glad that your daughter is back to her normal self.

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  11. I haven't read this before, but I would never get tired of reading it! This should be submitted to the next issue of Chicken Soup for Your Soul.

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  12. It doesn't matter how many times I read this story ... it always warms my heart. Thanx for sharing it Shirley. Hope your Christmas was amazing and wonderful blessings come your way during the new year!

    Hugz,
    Carol

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  13. I love this story and never get tired of hearing it. It is what Christmas is about isn't it?
    And I must say, your dog is quite a talented dancer as are the rest of you!

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  14. Her beauty and kindness and compassion came from her mom..
    Happy New Year.......

    hugs
    bobbi

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  15. Her beauty and kindness and compassion came from her mom..
    Happy New Year.......

    hugs
    bobbi

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  16. The story about your dd always brings tears to my eyes. It should be told over and over because it is what being a blessing to others is all about!

    I also loved the video...Put a huge smile on my face...

    Merry Christmas to you and your family...Lucy included.

    God bless, Smoochie

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  17. What a wonderful story about your daughter. Thank you for sharing it. As...you should be So proud of her..you did a great job raising her...

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  18. What a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing...

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