During this time of festivities and busy schedules, let us remember to take time, slow down, and enjoy the real meaning of the season.
Allow me to share one of my favorite poems with all of you.
What shall we give the children?
What shall we give the children?
Christmas is almost here,
Toys, and games, and playthings,
As we do every year?
Yes, for the magic of toyland
Is part of the yuletide lore
To gladden the hearts of childhood
But I shall give something more.
I shall give them more patience,
A more sympathetic ear.
A little more time for laughter,
Or tenderly dry a tear.
I shall take time to teach them
The joy of doing some task.
I'll try to find time to answer
More of the questions they ask.
Time to read books together,
And take long walks in the sun;
Time for a bedtime story
After the day is done.
I shall give these to my children,
Weaving a closer tie,
Knitting our lives together
With the gifts that money can't buy.
-- Author Unknown
However you celebrate, may the Holiday Season bring you closer to family and friends!
Stay well and enjoy,
Dr. Chrystal de Freitas
