The Greatest Gift of All

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if every day could be like Christmas? For those of us who enjoy pondering the past, there is a particular time that stands out above all the rest. Everywhere children are frantically at work, using their talents to make gifts to share with others. Many of them do not have much money, some are even homeless. So, purchasing gifts becomes a tedious task, yet they manage to do their best to repay the kindness shown to them by family and friends. Have you ever noticed how a child’s expression changes when they feel they have accomplished the impossible? They have carefully laid out their money, counting it over and over again, until the task is finally complete. A gift for everyone on their list is ready for that special day. Now they watch with excitement until Christmas finally arrives. But somehow the gifts they have prepared seem inadequate as the day approaches. After all, the person they seek to please deserves much more than they can possibly give. For a child of six it becomes an embarrassing moment. Others are watching, and her gift is much less valuable than the one she will receive. Destiny is an orphan, and she hopes to please Mr. David with her present. While chosen with great care and much love, it did not cost much, and that concerns her. But the sly, old fox realizes her predicament and decides to teach the children that are watching a valuable lesson. Often it is the unexpected that proves to be The Greatest Gift of All.