Every year Jenn and I watch A Charlie Brown Christmas. It never fails that every year we find something new/different to take from it. This show was made in 1965 and is so timeless. The one thing that really stood out to me this time was commercialism of Christmas vs. the real reason for Christmas. We say every year "wow, Christmas seems more commercialized this year". Then I see the Charlie Brown being frustrated that his friends are all about how many presents they can get and that they are the "right" ones. Even in 1965 Christmas was busy with most of the things we see today. However, at the end all the kids realize spending time with each other was more important than gifts.
Most MS fighters I know could care less about material items. They value relationships. Material items come and go but good relationships last a lifetime and if you have those types of relationships don't let them go. When you have good relationships you don't need many. In fact if you have 1 solid relationship you are blessed. Hopefully you get the opportunity to spend some time during Christmas with them.
As a MS fighter or a care partner you spend all year battling MS and all the garbage it brings. One thing Jenn and I learned was to slow down, relax and enjoy family, friends, movies and of course great food. It's easy to caught up in the hype and the hustle. Christmas really is special and for us slowing down, relaxing and taking in everything has been a blessing. Not only do we get to really savor the moments but MS issues that can (and often do) pop up from all the stress and hustling around are not an issue.
For Jenn and I we celebrate Christmas for the birth of Jesus. We say "Merry Christmas" to everyone (even when they say Happy Holidays). We love Christmas, the reason for Christmas and being able to put health issues aside as much as possible and simply enjoy. We hope you and your family can do the same.
Next post: From a wheelchair to walking.
Merry Christmas.
-Brent
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