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OUR FIVE GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS


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Posted by: Steve Hardwick
Date: Dec 19 2017 8:21 AM


THE FIVE GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS


I have learned so much in the past 4 years From Children fighting cancer beginning with My First Influence...CODY HAYES
From Parents Of Children fighting cancer
and other life threatening diseases
And I have learned a lot from parents who have shared with me the wonderful memories of their Children who are no longer here.


I have seen more tears from parents who are grieving from the loss of their child than many of you will ever see hopefully in a Lifetime.


There is no doubt that it has changed me.


To stand next to a parent who has lost a child
as they do their best to describe the pain that they feel
knowing that no one can truly understand their pain unless they too have lost a child breaks my heart and I quickly learned never to say


“ I know how you must feel”.


I also learned quickly how something as simple as a hug can make their day a little better.


Always Remember:


That The Biggest Fear Of Any Parent Who Has Lost A Child Is;
The Fear That Their Child Will Be Forgotten


But what I have also learned from every one of these loving children and parents is what I’d love to share with each one of you during this Christmas Season.


Hope


Love


Faith


Giving


Forgiveness


First..HOPE...What is Life Without Hope?
No matter how down and out you may feel there IS ALWAYS HOPE just as surely as the sun will rise and set each day.
It is written in Proverbs:


“Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off”


When You Feel There Is No Hope Left ... Look To God To Refuel Your Faith And Strength to continue forward not backward.


Love...Oh what a beautiful word Love Is.....


Love can cause so many other emotions...it can make you cry from joy or sadness, it can cause so much pain, hence "My Heart Aches" and it can cause so much pleasure from knowing that no matter what...You Are Always Loved.


We search for it, we desire it and we need it. We are mislead sometimes to search in all the wrong places for love ...


Our Eyes Love Glitter And Glitter is NOT Always Gold ....IS IT?


That’s why I often say..If Your Searching For Love...


Seek it with Eyes Shut And Your Heart Open


And then there is ....FAITH


I have never witnessed so much FAITH like I have, since doing fundraisers for
Children With Cancer
And
The Angel Of Hope Statue


The families I have met have the strongest Faith in God i believe I have ever witnessed.


The Faith that no matter what God is In Control.
I have no doubt that their Christian Faith is what keeps them going each day and even then it is sometimes very hard for them to get out of bed each day
But Eventually
Their Hope And Their Faith refuels Them


Giving...wow isnt that what our lives should be all about?


Giving to others even complete strangers who need us TO GIVE A HELPING HAND?


Giving doesnt have to be about money
It can be giving a simple smile or a simple hug.


You will be amazed how wonderful a good ol hug feels.


I really believe those who have the least give the most.


GIVING my friends is the backbone of humanity.


Forgiveness...


Tough Tough word Even for me...


But Jesus Forgave
So we should as well.


CHRIST WAS BORN SO THAT EACH OF US WOULD KNOW THE TRUE MEANING OF:


LOVE


FAITH


HOPE


GIVING


FORGIVENESS



I WISH All Of YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS


Steve Hardwick


Wiregrass Angel Of Hope



OUR FIVE GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS

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