WHILE RECOVERING…12.09.09
by SteveAs most of you probably know, I’ve been suffering from a really bad case of the flu since Friday night…fever, chills, terrible cough, and my body feels as if I’ve been beaten with a rubber hose! Yesterday I went to the doc for the diagnosis I already knew, and came home with about $200 worth of medicine the doc says will knock this out and have me in decent shape to perform and sing at Kelly Shaver’s wedding on Saturday. Pray that this will be so!
While nursing my aches and pains, I’ve been writing my Christmas cards to the church family. For those of you who are reading this, I hope to put an end to a Christmas practice which has always disappointed me: the sending of a card with just a signature. I do appreciate the thought behind any card I receive, but it seems to me that just once a year we should write our own words of love and appreciation rather than letting Hallmark do it for us.
This Christmas season, instead of just signing your name to your cards, why not take an extra minute or two and write something personal….doesn’t have to be an epistle, just a line or two about what makes each person special in your life. I guarantee you that your extra minute will make someone’s day.
It takes me a little longer to write personal notes in each card, but I promise you’ll never get just a signature from me. You are much more important than that. Blessings… sk
PS…Judy and I have been married 26 years today! She continues to be the best thing that ever happened to me, and I appreciate her and all she does more than ever!
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Steve,
I think this is a great idea. I always add something in with my cards, whether they be for the holidays or a birthday. There is always a special message! I know it always means a lot to me to receive a card with something written in it, rather than just signed!
A little extra goes a long way!! Thank you. I hope you have a speedy recovery and happy anniversary to you and Judy!!!
Congratulations on 26 yrs! I can say the exact thing about Scottie! Can you believe you married us 10 yrs ago this coming March. As for the cards, you are correct, a peronsal message does go a long way! I have tried to over the last couple of years to do something different when we do are Christmas cards… they are hand made! As they will be this year.
Get well soon!
Hope you are on the way to recovery!! Happy anniversary to you both. Lisa and I will be married 25 years in May. Wow-time flies-seems like only yesterday we were getting married and now my oldest is getting ready to walk down the aisle.
Steve, we have had you on our minds and in our prayers this week. BIG CONGRATULATIONS to JUDY for staying with you that long. She is a great woman(which is also true of Ann 29 1/2 yrs). Maybe we should all take your advice on the cards, it might slow us down enough to really appreciate this tremendous Christmas Season.
Steve, congratulations on your anniversary, and prayers for a speedy recovery. Judy, my deepest respect for your stamina and patience (just kidding). I can’t remember the last time I sent out Christmas cards. Maybe it is time for me to take up the tradition for myself. The LaRue’s could use some new traditions and memories this year.
I’m with you on the cards, but I am mainly writing to send you get well wishes and a huge Congratulations!! It is wonderful that you two have gotten to share 26 years together and I pray that you have many more! You both leave a path of amazing footsteps for others to follow.
Congratulations. That is a good idea about the personal note rather than a card. I don’t know if I will get that done this year, but it is a great idea. I agree with Mykel about you two leaving a path of amazing footsteps for others to follow.
Thanks, everyone…maybe we can start a trend that will be honored from now on! Blessings! (feeling better now that the meds are really kicking in)