“Goodnight, Sister”

This is Ron with your Motivational Message:

Thinking back over the Christmas’ that I experienced as a child, I recall the present which caught my brother, my sister, and me by surprise: a pair of boxing gloves.  I think I was 12, at the time.  I was the oldest, and of course, the strongest, so this idea seemed exciting; almost like we had been given permission to hit each other.  We were constantly in trouble for fighting, so I think my parents were desperately trying to soften the blows.

With our new gift, my brother, sister and I would make a game out of punching each other for fun.  Inevitably one of us would get upset, so we started to make up a few rules so that we could enjoy our strange Christmas gift.  The rules: no hitting above the neck, or below the waist.

My brother, Mike, was four years younger than me, so he was the most fun to spar with because it was so easy.  My sister, Pennie, on the other hand was the feisty one and many times could get one in on me that would truly hurt.  Penny and I arranged a boxing match.  She got mad and at some point swung a little lower than the waist.  The hit doubled me up and I felt my anger burn.  I looked up and made the statement, “Goodnight, Sister,” as I made a quick jab for her forehead.  I made a connection that I didn’t expect and she fell to the floor hard.  I immediately felt terrible and leaned over, yelling “are you all right?”  Thank the Lord that she was.  It was at that moment that I realized how much I loved my sister. 

I am sure that you can guess that our boxing gloves found a new home shortly after that incident.  I suppose my parents had no idea that their gift would end up making me realize that yes, I did love my siblings.  Unexpected miracles happen during Christmas.  I hope you can find a few too!

Christmas is about the birth of the Lord, Jesus and bringing hope and love into the world.  I hope that during this time you have a chance to reflect on your Christmas memories and share them with your family.  Remember that the true gift of Christmas is the gift of love. 

I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  And, don’t forget to spread that holiday cheer!  May you have a Christ-filled Christmas. 

To your inspiration,

Ron

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