Tuesday, 10 December 2013

Shoe String Christmas

I check my budget, it's not so rosy

Christmas in retirement

 Downsize the list - both gifts and food

I check the decorations which deck the hall and living room

No need for something new this year

I check how many bon-bons leftover, hurray one more than I need!

I've trimmed the gift list, sorry if this years gift isn't up to scratch

But there is turkey and ham and a couple of trimmings to buy  

My guests won't be hungry, a simple feast they will enjoy
 
Totalling my grocery bill, I am relieved -  I haven't overspent

I added extras to help feed a family I don't know

I drop off the groceries at my local Salvos store

Christmas is about giving.

No matter how small; blessing others brings joy.

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