It arrived shortly after I got home from work. I heard the sputtering of a big truck in the driveway. As I peeked out the window, I saw a courier leaving a large box on my door stoop. Woo hoo, Christmas is here!
I ran to see what it was. Removing the label, the words ‘Gift Message’ caught my eye. When I opened it, it read, “May your holiday be filled with all you love . . . all year long. Love, Sis
It was from my sister! I felt the lovable hugs coming . . .
“Yum,” I thought. She always gives me the most creative Christmas gifts and something yummy to munch on, during this time of year. She is full of thoughtful gift ideas!
And, I couldn’t wait ‘til Christmas!
I had to open it right then!
Inside the box was a beautiful Christmas basket and it was filled to overflowing with sweet and savory goodies and treats. I felt like I did, when we were growing up . . . when the stockings were hung by the chimney with . . .
I didn’t have to worry about stocking my pantry with holiday goodies. I could enjoy these mouthwatering treats at my leisure. And, I might even share it with … him …
Maybe!
Well, it took about a half second for me to giggle and turn that thought into a, “Yes, I will share!”
Who was I kidding, not me . . . I was in love with this guy.
He was just as anxious to see me, as I was him. On the phone, he said he had something he wanted to ask me. Of course, I was thrilled, as well as anxious . . . Because I had been anticipating the big question to come popping out of nowhere.
In a festive mood, I turned the lights down low. I was looking good in my new red dress. And my Christmas basket, that I was going to share, was sitting under the tree glimmering in the flickering lights.
The home fires were burning and I was as happy as I could be.
When the doorbell rang, I rushed to open it and there stood a giant plush polar bear with a red ribbon tied around his neck. The ribbon held a gift message that said, “Open Now!”
Reading the message aloud, I heard myself saying, “I love you with all my heart and promise to take care of you and love you the rest of my life. Will you marry me, Stacey?”
Daniel peered from behind the teddy bear, his smile meeting mine. He was so excited for the answer that he couldn’t wait for me to say, “Yes!” He let go of the plush bear making its mark in the fresh fallen snow. He swooped me into his arms, as I began saying,
“Yes, yes, yes!”
As we walked through the front door, everything seemed brighter. The crackling fire, twinkling lights and a beautiful Christmas basket, that was waiting for me to share.
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