On the night before Christmas Eve 1974, my mom and I arrived home after dark. We were startled by a small black and white critter that scampered across the porch and into the bushes. At first we thought it was a baby skunk, so we hurried into the house.
Shortly thereafter, we heard scratching sounds on the wooden storm door and two little green eyes looked through the glass at the top of the door inside front door. Then we heard very loud kitten mewing. We opened the door to discover a teeny, tiny tuxedo kitten. The last of our Siamese cats had crossed the rainbow bridge in November, and we didn’t think we were ready for a new cat yet, but what are you going to do when an adorable kitten is on your porch demanding to come in out of the cold?
We were going to take her to the shelter after Christmas, but then I came down with the flu on Christmas Eve. The itty bitty kitty snuggled up under my chin and only left my side to eat or use her litter box. By the time I was well, Miss Kitty had insinuated herself into my heart. She was with me for 19 years. Where she came from we never found out. Maybe she fell off Santa’s sleigh! Best Christmas present EVER!
When I was 10 I got my first bicycle. A beautiful blue and white Schwinn. I had my tonsils taken out on the 26th and I couldn’t ride it till the middle of January. I tried to ride it on January 1st, but I got dizzy and had to heal for a few more weeks.
The most special gift was the one I didn’t appreciate at the time but has lasted longer than all the other gifts I ever received and is the most cherished; the memories of celebrations with family members, most of whom live only in my memory.
Both of my kids were born in December. Not exactly Christmas gifts, but the best gifts ever! They are the gifts that keep on giving. So thankful for a lasting good relationship with them.
I have a similar story, but it wouldn’t top this one. I’m now reminiscing about each of my furry babies that are with yourChristmas kitty. Gotta grab a Kleenex.
SHAKEDOWNVILLE about 4 years ago
I "present"ed a girlfriend with a crimson leather jacket she “wore” out from frequent use.
Sue Ellen about 4 years ago
On the night before Christmas Eve 1974, my mom and I arrived home after dark. We were startled by a small black and white critter that scampered across the porch and into the bushes. At first we thought it was a baby skunk, so we hurried into the house.
Shortly thereafter, we heard scratching sounds on the wooden storm door and two little green eyes looked through the glass at the top of the door inside front door. Then we heard very loud kitten mewing. We opened the door to discover a teeny, tiny tuxedo kitten. The last of our Siamese cats had crossed the rainbow bridge in November, and we didn’t think we were ready for a new cat yet, but what are you going to do when an adorable kitten is on your porch demanding to come in out of the cold?
We were going to take her to the shelter after Christmas, but then I came down with the flu on Christmas Eve. The itty bitty kitty snuggled up under my chin and only left my side to eat or use her litter box. By the time I was well, Miss Kitty had insinuated herself into my heart. She was with me for 19 years. Where she came from we never found out. Maybe she fell off Santa’s sleigh! Best Christmas present EVER!
Ida No about 4 years ago
I gave myself permission to eat an entire sheetcake. Never did tell anyone how I’d gotten the sheetcake out of the bakery at 3 AM.
amethyst52 Premium Member about 4 years ago
When I was 10 I got my first bicycle. A beautiful blue and white Schwinn. I had my tonsils taken out on the 26th and I couldn’t ride it till the middle of January. I tried to ride it on January 1st, but I got dizzy and had to heal for a few more weeks.
diskus Premium Member about 4 years ago
A “thank you”
RonnieAThompson Premium Member about 4 years ago
I’m an artist. One year I gave paintings to each of my relatives. Be well my friends.
Khatkhattu Premium Member about 4 years ago
The most special gift was the one I didn’t appreciate at the time but has lasted longer than all the other gifts I ever received and is the most cherished; the memories of celebrations with family members, most of whom live only in my memory.
Neo Stryder about 4 years ago
Optimus Prime, because is the only time in my life I received something I really wanted.
Perkycat about 4 years ago
Both of my kids were born in December. Not exactly Christmas gifts, but the best gifts ever! They are the gifts that keep on giving. So thankful for a lasting good relationship with them.
Willi Nilli Premium Member about 4 years ago
I have a similar story, but it wouldn’t top this one. I’m now reminiscing about each of my furry babies that are with yourChristmas kitty. Gotta grab a Kleenex.
Horoscopes are cool about 4 years ago
2 years ago i got a kindle which is great i really like it! This year i am asking for a computer (that is better then my old one!)
Plods with ...™ about 4 years ago
This year? Chunkers.
You’ll have to wait for your FB post to hit my timeline for a more definitive answer.
katina.cooper about 4 years ago
The best gift I ever received was when I was 13. I had a red stain and I knew that I was growing up.
zippykatz about 4 years ago
My dad got me a used spinet piano about 1959; I still have it.
jpayne4040 about 4 years ago
Wow! Just so many memories. It’s hard to pick just one now. I know I kept the city street set I got at age nine until I was 18.