TEN FREE GIFTS FOR ANY OCCASION

    1. The gift of listening–Why not give this valuable
gift to someone who lives alone?  And you must really
listen.  No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your
responses.  Just listen.

    2. The gift of signs of affection–Be generous with
your hugs, kisses, and gentle squeezes of the hand.  Let these
tiny actions demonstrate the love inside YOU.

    3. The gift of a note–It can be as simple as “I
Love You” or as creative as a sonnet.  Put your notes where they
will surprise your loved ones.

    4. The gift of laughter–Just cut out a cartoon,
save a clever article.  Your gift will say, “I live to laugh with
you.”

    5. The gift of a compliment–A simple “You look good
in blue” or “I like your hair” or “Good supper, honey” can be of
greatest value to those who may feel they are being taken for granted.

    6. The gift of a favor–Help with dishes, clean out the basement, etc.

    7. The gift of leaving alone–There are times in our
lives when we want nothing better than to be left alone.  Become
more sensitive to those times and give solitude.

    8. The gift of a cheerful disposition–Try to be cheerful around those you love especially.

    9. The gift of a game–Offer to play your loved
one’s favorite game.  Even if you lose, you’ll be a winner.

   10. The gift of prayer–Pray for those people on your gift
lists and let them know that you pray for them.  Praying for
someone is a way of saying, “You are so special to me that I talk to
God about you.”

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