Excellent Last weekend's shopping experience. Presents With Meaning by GWHARGIS

Last weekend I decided to finish up my shopping.  Just some small things from a few shops around town.     I noticed that twenty dollars doesn't go very far.  I noticed that I would need to spend a few extra minutes trying to peel that made in China sticker off.  But, what struck me the most was nothing I had picked up and put into my shopping basket really said what I wanted to express.   All I wanted was to show these people that they matter to me.  I care about them and want to thank them for making my life better.   Long story short or is it already too late to say that?  I put everything back on the shelves and came home.    I sat down at my art table and made card sets with each of those special people in mind.  It took hours but I finished six cards for each person.  Bundled them together with twine and hand wrote a message.             THESE CARDS WERE PAINTED ESPECIALLY FOR (insert their name)        By g. w. Hargis   I gave them out this morning at work.  I got the biggest hugs I've ever had.  Not one person said, "oh, you shouldn't have."  Instead, I heard, "These are beautiful.  That's my favorite color."   Those presents were received the way I intended with happiness and the understanding that even though I could have bought a fancy candle or a bottle of wine, I chose to use my God given talent to show them I care.   I'm not knocking those who buy their gifts from stores.  Not in the least.  I'm just saying that for me, this year, at least, I wanted to give a little bit of myself.   I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas.     Recognized Author Notes Just some thoughts from my head.

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