Every year I tell myself next year will be different.
Next year I'll be able to afford all my love ones the best christmas gifts.
Stuff they really want rather then just something to say I thought of you, but I'm broke.
And every year I am back to giving DIY gifts and stuff that doesn't cost much.
I was feeling really bad about it this year, because earlier this year we were making really good money and probably could have afforded some really good gifts, but then my husband went into business for himself and although we aren't doing horrible we are at ground level and still aren't making much profit. So I'm back to creating gifts for everyone.
I say "was feeling bad" because something I came across on Facebook really struck a cord with me.
And it hit me. These gifts I am getting may not cost much, but they cost a lot of my time. Not just the work itself, but I thoughtfully consider each gift. Especially this year. There has been a lot of planning for each one and I've considering things they like, who they are, and what is something they would actually use.
And something else... I don't HAVE to get anybody anything. In fact I feel like if I showed up with nothing nobody would think twice about it, but I do because I LOVE YA'LL and I want you to feel that this holiday season.
I don't just give gifts to give gifts.
I make gifts because I care!
So if you feel like you can't afford Christmas this year don't break your bank account and go into debt for the ones you love. It isn't about the island you give, but the love behind it all.
When it's about love instead of loot your family is not going to care. They are going to just be happy you showed up and you thought of them.
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