Every year my husband asks what I would like to have for Christmas. I honestly cannot answer that question. I am not a very material person. Sure, who wouldn't want a nice house, car and other things but I much rather spend time with my friends, having a blast and building memories instead of having money and all the nice things somebody can wish for.
If I have learned one thing in life, money doesn't make happy and money does not give you a happy family. Happiness is something you have to earn. It's not given easily. Each and everyday we have to work on our marriage and friendship. It's a fragile bond that wants to be neutered and I rather am given the gift of time and friendship instead of getting expensive Jewelry.
I know, that in the past, I have horribly neglected my friends and spent more time with my dogs than I spent with them. The problem was that these friends could not relate to me being around the dogs all the time but they've still been friends and always there. I am not sure if I've been always there for them once they needed my attention. If I haven't, I hope they can forgive me and know that I did not do it intentionally. Sometimes I am so wrapped up in my small little world and with the dogs that I forget about anything and everything around me.
I don't want to excuse that I did neglect friendships, it's just that I have learned from the past and am trying to do it right this time.
In our fast paced world the gift of time and friendship is the most precious of all, it's not for granted and we shouldn't take it lightly.
If I have learned one thing in life, money doesn't make happy and money does not give you a happy family. Happiness is something you have to earn. It's not given easily. Each and everyday we have to work on our marriage and friendship. It's a fragile bond that wants to be neutered and I rather am given the gift of time and friendship instead of getting expensive Jewelry.
I know, that in the past, I have horribly neglected my friends and spent more time with my dogs than I spent with them. The problem was that these friends could not relate to me being around the dogs all the time but they've still been friends and always there. I am not sure if I've been always there for them once they needed my attention. If I haven't, I hope they can forgive me and know that I did not do it intentionally. Sometimes I am so wrapped up in my small little world and with the dogs that I forget about anything and everything around me.
I don't want to excuse that I did neglect friendships, it's just that I have learned from the past and am trying to do it right this time.
In our fast paced world the gift of time and friendship is the most precious of all, it's not for granted and we shouldn't take it lightly.
2 comments:
i definitely agree:) and feel the same way. sometimes i get so wrapped up in the dogs and my own little world that i forget about the people in my life who mean the most. part of my new years' resolution will be to change that and put the people in my life first:)
hope you had a great Christmas:)
B,
yes we had a great Christmas. It was quite unusual but one of the best I have ever had.
it's just so easy to get all wrapped up with the dogs, isn't it?
Hope you have a safe trip back :)
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