Gifts of Love

Today we read the story, The Gift of the Magi. The story was about a husband and wife who both sold their most valuable items to get a gift for the other. Only, the wife sold her long hair to buy a band for her husband’s watch. And the husband sold his watch to buy beautiful combs, for his wife’s hair. While both funny, and a bit sad, this sweet story tells of a selfless love that seeks to bring joy to the hearts of those you love. As we enter this season of giving, I wonder how we will express and show our love to those we love. I give hugs, cards, and gifts as I celebrate Jesus’ birthday with them. I spend time talking with them and listening to their stories of what has been going on in their life and with their families. These are ways I try to show my love to them. How do you express your love?

                                           

Loves Greater Than Fears

This past weekend I went to go see the movie The Book Thief, with my mom and sister, Jenny. I laughed, I cried, I was happy, I was sad, it got me all emotional inside. One of my favorite scenes was when she took the book from the fire. She loved to read so much that she didn’t even let the fear of getting burned stop her. I wonder what I things I love more than the things I fear? What things I would risk getting burned for. I am afraid for alligators, sharks, and crocodiles, because they have so many, and such sharp teeth. But there are also many things I love. I love animals, children, babies, parents, grandparents, and helping people. I also love when I am brave, and so I wonder if my love for these things are greater than my fears. If I would take the kind of risks Liesel did for them? But hopefully I will never have to test this out, because I really don’t like crocodiles, alligators, and sharks!!