The Adventures of Gabe

A Christmas Angel adopted us this year for the Christmas season.  A package arrived for Sam and Lucy in early December with a book inside that explained what really makes this season special.  Our angel, Gabe, showed up several times throughout the month bringing special tasks for Sam and Lucy to  complete and spread some Christmas cheer.  Gabe helped remind us all this season that it is truly better to give than to receive.

Gabe's first task he brought was to SMILE at others and be nicer than necessary.  He also brought stickers for Sam to share with all those that he smiled at throughout the day.  

          

Next, Gabe brought a message to HELP with the Christmas decorations.  He brought some winter window clings for Sam and Lucy to stick to the doors and make the house look festive.

                      

Perhaps the most popular message Gabe brought was to spend TIME with special people at Christmas. So, we baked cookies for our sweet neighbor, Ms. Foster, and took some Christmas carrots to our favorite horses, Buddy and Dutchess.

                      

Sam did great with Gabe's request to GIVE away some of his toys to other boys and girls who would enjoy them.  We talked about how blessed he is to have so many fun things to play with, and he was very willing to share what he has with others.  Gabe was proud.

                     

We left the house for a trip to Nani's for the weekend, and who beat us there?  Gabe!  He brought a book from our home to open and READ to Nani.  That Gabe sure did help our family create some sweet Christmas memories together this year.  

                     

One morning, we woke up to find Gabe with a message to KISS the cooks at school.  He even brought a bag of chocolate kisses for Sam to give to Ms. Becky at his school as a thank you for all her hard work.  One special kiss was set aside just for Sam, too.

                     

I bet as the kids get older, Gabe will come even more often throughout the Christmas season bringing them messages and tasks to show kindness to others.  I am so glad Gabe chose to bring his special messages and missions to this house and help us stay focused on the reason for the season.