Over the past few weeks, DW and I have been attending the Episcopal church that is within a block of our house. Neither of us is Episcopalian, but it's a reasonable compromise between her Catholicism and my Baptist upbringing. I also attended services at St. Paul's every Sunday while I was on study abroad in London, so I'm fairly comfortable with the rites. But most importantly, it's just really close to our house.
So anyway, as you may be aware, this is the season of Advent. Every Sunday, the preacher reminds us of the Hope, Peace, and Joy that come with waiting for the birth of the Saviour. He reminds us of the pleasure to be attained in anticipation. It's a message I enjoy hearing. I think it's one we should all hear more of in our disposable, instant-gratification culture.
But just a few minutes ago, the doorbell rang and one of those guys in the funny brown trucks dropped off an enormous package from my father. Dad called last week to tell me to expect it, and unlike his usual admonitions about not opening gifts until Christmas, he insisted that we open this one as soon as we received it. I am riddled with curiosity to see what is inside this cardboard missive from the far reaches of the Confederacy. But I have promised not touch it until DW gets home, and I keep my promises.
Why do I have to be so d***ned honorable?
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So, what was in the box????
Three wonderful pieces of Department 56 Christmas village sets, and two little figures. They are our firsts.
I LOVE it when a gift giver gives me permission or better yet, insists that I open the gift RIGHT NOW. It feels so decadent to open it before Christmas day... At the same time, I love the anticipation of waiting for all the rest of them until the appointed day!
Great post!
Yes, great post. So glad to hear you got a surprise like that, too. Oddly enough, I'm one of those people who DOESN'T want to open gifts. I prefer the anticipation more than anything else; otherwise, what's there to look forward to after-the-fact?
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