Gifts of a Different Kind

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol has become one of the most important traditions in our home during the holiday season for all the lessons it imparts involving gratitude, selflessness, joy, and compassion. My mother’s love for the novel was infectious when I was growing up, and so my love for the tale is passed on to my daughter from year to year.

We are partial to the Muppet movie version in our house, and one of my favorite parts of the story is Michael Caine’s portrayal of the redemption of Scrooge. Scrooge awakens on Christmas morning so incredibly thankful for another chance at life, and his zeal for the day is almost comical as he touches the blankets, curtains, and his own robe in disbelief.

I often wake up tired and pay no attention to the gift I’ve been given - the gift of another day to make a difference. My daughter, on the other hand, all but flies off her bed with the great news that, “Mom! Look! The sun is up! The day has started!”

Watching Muppet Christmas Carol with her last night, I noticed my frequent blindness when faced with the gift of another day. Each new morning is truly a chance to live a little better, make a difference, and make the day brighter for someone else. In essence, we wake up to a present each morning - the present of possibility.

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