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There IS another Gift

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Ward County Notary Services 607851

If you exchanged gifts with family and friends over the Christmas holiday I hope you were pleased with what you received. Timmothy's Titus and Philemon cartoon above reminds me of when I was a child.

My Grandmother (whom lived with us) had a friend who I don't ever remember meeting that always sent us kids a gift at Christmas time. It was always a hoot but that was not Mrs. Malm's intention. I think she thought us boys were giants. As a 6 year old she sent me men's size 14 socks.

The tradition of gift giving at Christmas started over 2,000 years ago when Wise men seeked the King who's birth was announced by an unusually bright star in the sky that brought them to the birthplace of Jesus.

Wise men still seek him today. It can be said that God was the original gift giver as he offers us a mediator between Him (the perfect) and us (the imperfect).

A gift has no value if it is not accepted by the person whom it was intended for, I hope you have accepted the greatest gift given to each and every one of us. As free moral agents you have the right to accept the gift, refuse it, or even totally deny it's existence.

I don't know what ever happened to the gifts Mrs. Malm gave us but I can tell you we were always excited to see what she sent us each year. Gift giving and receiving is always fun. What ever you received I hope it blessed you with the joy intended by the giver. As my Mom taught me, ALWAYS send a thank you card to the giver.

I intend to thank the Greatest gift giver this Sunday when I visit Him at His house this Sunday... Hope you do too.

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Comments (12)

Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

The gift of Grace as we stumble through life is the greatest gift of all.  And, I was also taught to ALWAYS send a thank you for gifts. If it was money I told the sender what I bought with the money or what I was saving up for.

Dec 29, 2022 10:46 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Where would we be without his grace Carol Williams ? Actually I do know the answer to that. Thank God for his abundant gift of grace. 😇

Dec 29, 2022 12:28 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Bob and thank you for sharing this information with us here in the Rain.  Hope you are ready for the New Year.!

 

Dec 29, 2022 03:17 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I am ready for the New Year Will Hamm and I am expecting it to be a Healthy year for me.

Dec 29, 2022 06:26 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Bob my take is when giving and receiving gifts it is the thought not the price so people should appreciate and be grateful for someone thinking and giving them something, Endre

Dec 29, 2022 10:27 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Too cute, Bob.  Reuben, my feline companion would fully agree.  I bought him a little lion head costume.  He's not into it.  I've tried several times to take a photo of him, but he shakes it off faster than I can reach for the camera.

Dec 30, 2022 04:59 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Bob... there's a reason they say "it's the thought that counts" when it comes to gifts. And we should be grateful for the thought. Now, that being said, there is to my way of thinking something very special about putting some serious thought into giving a gift or receiving a gift that I can tell someone put serious thought into.

Dec 30, 2022 05:05 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It seems that the older we get the less we need to be impressed with the gifts that we receive for Christmas.  I am always pleased with whatever someone is kind enough to gift me.

Dec 30, 2022 06:16 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

That is an attitude that regretfully many never learn Endre Barath, Jr. . Is it any surprise? With todays "me first" attitude, a entitlement attitude pushed by our government and advertisers it's almost amazing to find an attitude of gratitude. This is why I like AR, many members here think as you and I do.

Dec 30, 2022 07:11 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

We have never had a dog willing to wear much of anything either Myrl Jeffcoat BUT Tina has a way with her pets that she has had her guinea pigs and birds cooperate with her long enough to get photos before they rid themselves of the costumes. With the bird (Peep) she usually just posed him.

 

Dec 30, 2022 07:28 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Nina Hollander, Broker  you Endre Barath, Jr. and I are all on the same page. As I told Endre: That is an attitude that regretfully many never learn. Is it any surprise? With todays "me first" attitude, a entitlement attitude pushed by our government and advertisers it's almost amazing to find an attitude of gratitude. This is why I like AR, many members here think as you and I do.

Dec 30, 2022 07:30 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Amen Brian England . I already have everything I want or need and I'm ever conscience that it won't be long before my family is burdened by "what  are we going to do with all this stuff now that he is dead?".

Dec 30, 2022 07:33 AM