The book for December is “The Christmas Sweater” by Glenn Beck.
The book has 273 pages and was published by Thresholds Editions.
This is a story about a 12 year old boy named Eddie who desperately wants a new bike for Christmas. Times are hard in his family. His father has passed away. The family bakery had to be sold. Money was tight. Eddie was positive that if he was “good” that his mom would find a way to buy the bike for Christmas. However, when Christmas arrived the only thing under the Christmas tree was a sweater that his mom lovingly made for him. Eddie was extremely disappointed and this story tells how Eddie dealt with the disappointment and finally, how his heart changes to understand that gifts are not what Christmas is about–but that Christmas is about love and a second chance.
This is a quote from the book that touched my heart.
“I know that things have been hard since Dad died. But it’s been hard for both of us. At some point you have to realize that everything happens for a reason. It is up to you to decide the reason, learn from it, and let it take you to the place you’re suppose to be–not just where you have ended up.” Mom spoke slowly. “You can either complain about how hard your life is, or you can realize that only you are responsible for it. You get to choose. Am I going to be happy or miserable? And nothing–not a sweater, and certainly not a bike–will ever change that.”
This book club meeting was also our annual Christmas luncheon and gift exchange. The gift was to be a handmade gift. All I can say is – “Thank God for Pinterest!” I decided to put together a holiday spa basket. The basket contained a homemade sugar scrub, homemade bath fizz balls, a homemade CD with holiday songs. I did purchase the basket and some small votive candles. Here some pictures of my gift.
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I received the cutest wreath….
The get together was a lot of fun….time to get started on January’s book – “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand.
Reflections 