She was, staring at the Christmas lights which seemed to be
singing and dancing on the tiny leaves of the tree. It was almost Christmas.
"What about Christmas?" she mused. As if on cue she heard a familiar
tune from way back when. A Christmas love song that's what it was. She pulled
the edges of the sleeves of her sweater wanting to cover her cold hands. She
was getting cold.
Everything
around her was getting cold. The chocolate drink beside her on a coffee
table suddenly brought her back to her senses. The smell of cocoa goodness and
the warmth of the mug surpassed the wave of chill that was starting to conquer
her senses. Yet she didn't touch the
drink, just stared at it and let out a sigh. She counted to keep her mind busy…one,
two, three, four, five she was close to cheating on herself and moving on to
ten yet somehow she managed to wait. She has been waiting for such a long time
now that every second, every tick of the clock was agony.
Someone told
her, a fortune teller that's what the woman was that tonight as the clock
struck twelve she will meet someone, and that would be him. Him who will love
her with all his heart; give her flowers and chocolates and a diamond ring.
She was honest enough to admit to herself that yes, she secretly hoped
the woman was right; that indeed such a man exists. And so she waited for what
seemed like forever. Kids sang Christmas carols from afar. The gaiety
everywhere she looked kept her breathing regularly as she momentarily lifted her
right hand to touch her cheeks.
The snowman,
the gingerbread house, the baby in a manger the lanterns kept her company. Then
the doorbell rang. She hesitated. Stood then sat again. Stood then sat again. Two long buzzes, three, four....her
heart was pounding. The doorbell stopped making a sound. Not the slightest
noise could be heard after. She wondered whether she truly stopped breathing or
it was her mind again playing tricks on her. The memories came in massive blows, the
ones that flooded her thoughts before she decided not to open the gate. And
yes, the memories were painful.
She smiled
as finally she rose again and this time she determinedly walked away from the
chair. She found her way into her kitchen where it seemed dark. That stunned
her because she remembers very well leaving the lights open. Running her hands
swiftly on the walls to find the switch she heard someone cry. She lurched and screamed and jumped in succession.
When she regained her composure and
looked for the source of the loveliest sound she has ever perceived, at a
corner of the room, she found what seemed to be a tiny basket and a baby was in
it. Suddenly all her cares, all the mundane things that bothered her all her
wishes for company and more wealth vanished.
As she stared into those little eyes which
came from somewhere she didn't even know her heart for the first time in many
years beat with glee. It was as if it was new and she was never hurt or
abandoned. She took the
baby in her arms and allowed all the love in the world to fall from her eyes in
the form of tears. She has always wished to become a mom yet no man ever walked
into her life and chose to stay.
It was
Christmas day and she received the best gift she could ever imagine. The gift of a life to nurture; to feed with the enthusiasm of
charity; to offer to the Lord with all humility; to bring her back to life
knowing that she may never have everything in the world but she will always
have, the unconditional LOVE of GOD which she will teach her heaven-given
child.....
It is almost Christmas, are our hearts ready to send out life's most precious gifts?
To forgive;
To love unconditionally;
To wash our brethren's feet;
To live in simplicity;
To spread the good news of Salvation
and to do just that
not just on Christmas
but all the days of our lives.....
thank you for your time
aw, too wonderful. the play of words. lovely story too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful story and beautifully told! God sends his love and blessing to a lonely heart! Oh what joy it was that she found love, not from a man, but unconditionally from a child..
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family!
A great read :) Very deep..very meaningful..hope everybody, every hearts of people not just the coming Christmas but everyday, would have all the mentioned precious gifts to offer and to receive. Merry Christmas!!!
ReplyDeleteWell worth reading... Kids are really precious, it is either given to us by heart or by nature (you know what I mean) they are always a GOD given precious gift to us. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI never expected the lovely ending... God gave her a very special gift and she accepted whole-heatedly, not everyone will. the miracle of Christmas.
ReplyDeleteYou're such a brilliant writer sis, so entertaining and full depth in your thoughts and words!
ReplyDeletethe depth in your words that came from your heart are always very inspiring Zen, brings us to that moment of more reflecting, God is always good, and knows us so well that HE gives us gifts that HE knows will surely help us grow more in LOVE.
ReplyDeleteGreat one. God is good all the time and He knows what is good for us.
ReplyDeletebeautiful story. life is indeed the greatest gift one can receive not just on Christmas but in everyday and receiving a baby...nurturing a life is truly a blessing
ReplyDeleteakala ko regal shocker sort of story, hindi pala but a very heartwarming and inspiring tale. you have wits with playing words, as if I am reading a narrative poem. Indeed, God always bring surprises into our life - be it good or bad. But the good thing is. He always listen to our prayers. Maligayang Pasko po at nawa'y higit ka pang pagpalain ng Diyos.
ReplyDeleteHaving the chance to take care of a child is certainly something to be thankful for this season.
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspiring story Sis. The ending was just awesome I was thinking all the while that indeed a man of her dreams would come but it was even greater than that for she will given the opportunity to give unconditional and nurturing love with the presence of that baby in her life.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and to your whole family sis!
This is a such lovely story to remind us the true meaning of Christmas, to share the love unconditionally. As human, we might think it's hard but when we are blessed with a child, loving without expecting in return seems easy.
ReplyDeleteHave a Happy Christmas.
Touching story sis.. and this:
ReplyDeleteTo forgive;
To love unconditionally;
To wash our brethren's feet;
To live in simplicity;
To spread the good news of Salvation
and to do just that
not just on Christmas
but all the days of our lives.....
...is indeed the real meaning of Christmas!
wow this is a very beautiful story. thanks for sharing! God is really amazing isnt it? He knows what we really need in our Life. He gave this woman the amazing gift ever, a child who also needs her loving care. :-) GOd Bless! sorry na late ang comment ko.. i thought i posted it already.
ReplyDeleteSuch a good read, Doc. It has been such a long time since I've read a blogpost written in this fashion. I admire your creative mind and thanks a lot for sharing this inspiring tale. I got hooked and too engrossed. I was actually holding my breath through and through :-)
ReplyDeleteThe woman is indeed blessed to have such a blessing. Perfectly timed so that her Christmas won't be a lonely one. Now she gets to nurture a little angel without expecting anything in return.
Oh such a beautiful piece. I know I read this late kasi tapos na ang Christmas but I can still feel the mixed emotions. The woman deserves what was given to her.
ReplyDeleteGlad I read the whole thing! =) Thank you for writing something like this!
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