Giving and Receiving

Our show, "Great Things Come in Small Packages" is in progress now, in the middle of last minute shopping season.  Yes, I am hoping someone buys the small painting above, but mostly I am hoping all the giving and receiving accomplishes one thing: reminding those around us of the value of our relationships with each other.  It is not the size of the gift but the smiles, hugs, words of gratefulness and encouragement that we need on the journey that make all the difference. The receiving end is just as important as the giving end.  Don't evaluate whether it was a good gift, think of the goodness of the person giving it and richness they bring to you, and smile in some memory.  Blessings, Tom