Love is in our hearts
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Editor,
It was Christmas season and Joey was busy making cards for everyone in his class. His mother was happy to see her little boy so joyful, but she was worried that the other children would not remember to give a card to Joey. You see, Joey was a little slower than the rest of the kids, and he was often forgotten by them. That did not seem to stop him from getting into the spirit of Christmas. Joey was determined not to forget even one child.
The last day of school before Christmas vacation arrived and his mother waited worriedly as the time neared when Joey would be coming home. To lessen his disappointment, if no one gave him a card, she had baked his favorite cookies.
As she looked out the window with cookies in hand, she saw Joey. She could see that he was saying something to himself. As he got closer, she could also see a smile on his face. As he walked into the kitchen he said with glee, “I didn’t miss a one, Mom, I didn’t miss a one.”
She saw that he didn’t have any cards in his hands. None had been given to him. His joy was not in receiving a Christmas card; it was in giving them away. Joey had made sure that every child was remembered. He didn’t miss one. That was what brought him joy.
There is a valuable lesson that Joey is teaching us. In giving something tangible, we can receive something back that is way above and beyond tangible. It is in the pure joy of giving unconditionally. Giving from the extension of the love in our hearts.
This story caught my attention now, especially, because of this valuable reminder during our times of outer chaos and confusion. Love is forever the healing power within each of us.
Bob McClellan
Missoula
