Grandma’s Christmas Gift

Have you ever come to the end of Christmas Day and thought to yourself where did the day go? You could feel like that because you enjoyed every moment of the day and wanted more or because the day was coming to an end and the excitement you hoped you’d feel was missing. Over the years, Shirley Morningstar’s Christmas experience was a blend of both. She felt some joy and wanted more but, when the day ended, she was always left wondering, is that all there is? In the past few years that thought was quickly followed by another, now I have to wait another year to get it right. As a result, Shirley no longer looks forward to Christmas the way she did when she was a child. Her concern about the day is heightened because each December 26th she’s required to attend a meeting at work where each employee recaps their Christmas. She dislikes this annual rehash session so much that last year she called in sick to avoid it and the one-on-one discussions that followed throughout the day. This Christmas, Shirley is determined to break with the past. To that end, she carefully crafts and implements a plan which she believes will ensure her family has the best Christmas ever. Beginning on Christmas Eve, Shirley is forced to deal with unplanned events which threaten the success of her plan. In the process of dealing with all the situations, she finally understands something her grandmother told her many Christmases ago. That truth applies to everyone, not only on Christmas, but every day of their life. It’s her grandmother’s gift which keeps on giving and is now being shared with you. Enjoy it!