When it comes to Christmas it’s important to get something extra special for the extra special people in your life. Mama is obviously on the top of that list, but is so hard to shop for! She really has no need for anything, or so she claims. Also, she’s very frugal, (like me) so she would rather you not even spend your money. But, that’s not going to happen.
This year, I will be in Florida for Christmas. I am so excited. Even though it won’t be a white Christmas, or 80 degrees opposed to 30, (which is nothing to complain about), I can’t wait. Mama’s family will be together, all of her children and grandchildren (with the exception of my cousin Marcel) and it’s going to be a wonderful time. And hopefully even better because I thought of the perfect present for Mama.
Now, being older, I feel a sense of responsibility in ensuring she gets the best, most useful gift. In christmases past, being younger, I gave immature presents like lotions and bath soaps. BORING. This year I hope to accomplish what I did with her birthday present, which was put a huge smile on her face with a bingo cushion and other bingo accessories.
Mama is constantly complaining about her back and butt hurting her. It drives me crazy when she tells me she’s in pain. I freak out. I don’t like to hear it! But, nevertheless I’m glad she tells me because then I can try to solve the problem. This is what I’m trying to do in her christmas present, which will be a massage cushion. A chair is way too expensive, and this way with a cushion, she can use it everywhere from sitting in bed to driving in her car.
I’m so excited to give it to her this Christmas. I hope it helps ease the tension in her bones. And while I am in Florida for the week, I am making her go to the chiropractor!
It’s funny now she’s taken care of me for most of my life, and now that I’m 20 (not that it’s very different from 19,) I feel it’s my turn to take care of her.
Here are some pictures of our last Christmas in Florida in 2008. It was our last Christmas with Papa.
I had hoped to read a “This I Believe.” Given your strong skills, I hope you’ll take on the task someday.
Oh I had my This I Believe essay up. I’m sorry! I totally forgot you hadn’t read them yet. I only took it down because like you said, we could if they didn’t go with the theme of our blog. here it is:
The way both men and women present themselves is very important. For outsiders and strangers, it is the first impression that really lasts forever. Unfortunately, it’s determined before you can even open your mouth or impress them with every thing you know. It is through one’s personal appearance, the outfit, the hair, the makeup, the shoes, and even the accessories. For this reason, what we put on our bodies matters. To many, these things seem small and insignificant, but sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference.
For starters, there is a reason parents, friends, and future employers point out the do’s and don’ts of what one should wear to an interview. Just as well, there is an appropriate outfit of choice for every single venue.
It’s crucial that women (and men alike) muster some sort of energy into their look even if it’s not on a person’s priority list. I don’t mean to sound like a poster child of superficiality, but we do live in a shallow world. I’m not attempting to endorse society’s views either, but it is a fact that the way a person dresses can indicate a number of things like social status, wealth, and even education.
For those who claim they don’t care about what others think about them, that’s great. Most importantly and above all, you should be doing it for yourself. When you look good, you feel good. And when you feel good, you gain confidence.
Mary Kay Ashe, founder of Mary Kay cosmetics said, “while clothes may not make the woman, they certainly have a strong effect on her self-confidence — which, I believe, does make the woman.” This I believe.