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AT THIS time of year thoughts move to the list of gifts to purchase for family and friends for Christmas.
Reflecting on what is the best gift that I have received, I would have to say it would be the birth of our son sixteen years ago.
On the day he was born, the Sister of Mercy commented to my doctor that every child is a special gift.
How true that statement is.
Every day I say thank you for the joy, laughter, challenges and special memories that Daniel has brought to our lives.
Watching a child grow from someone completely dependent upon you for everything to someone who can walk and work alongside you is very special.
It is the little things like when he says “Have a good day, Mum” as he hops out of the car at school or the hug when you have done something for him that makes his day a little easier that make you realise this child is a ‘gift’.
I challenge all of you who are parents to take a little time out of your busy schedule to reflect on your ‘special gifts’ particularly
at this time of year when we focus on the miracle of Christ’s birth.
I’m sure you will get that special feeling too.
Photo : Karen Krause is a secondary school Head of Department (Business) and mother
