I happened about this, and thought it perfect for the season...

He told me once, that what you do THIS Christmas, will pay dividends next Christmas....


Originally Posted by J3B
Twas the week afore Christmas and all through my house;
My life was topsy turvy and chaotic, thanks to my MLC spouse.

The decorations were hung and the tree looked just right,
But the spirit was missing, not really joyful this night.

The kids, were rambunctious unmindful and driving me crazy,
Still they seemed fragile, a bit lacking and lazy.

Surrounded by family, but utterly alone,
My MLC spouse had much to atone.

Why? I railed silently, Why me, what have I done?
Its another holiday it supposed to be happy and fun!

And then my frantic eye settled upon the small manger,
To where a child was born to life full of danger.

Gods only son would be born, teach, suffer and die,
The real meaning of Christmas, not this marketing lie.

The real meaning, is giving, wholly without pause.
Not Rudolf or Frosty or Santa Claus.

Not receiving, not being selfish nor greedy,
To my MLC spouse, I need not to be needy.

To my children and family I give them my best,
Not this emotional wreck who needs lots of rest.

My suffering is small, my spouse might be worth it,
But this Christmas is about others, and I deserve it.

My children will be happy for I take the lead,
Not my bat-chit crazy spouse, with ambiguous need.

I will not feel sorry for myself or wallow in pity.
Its not fair to my kids, in fact, its kind of chitty.


--Make the holidays good, not for you but for others. Its not about you.



Just a bump and repost for my friend...