Christmas... is suppose to be a wonderful family event!

This Christmas I am going to spend with the offenders at work, and I am happy about this. I took the job as a Corrections Officer knowing I had to make some sacrifices, and the offenders have taught me a thing or two. You know, I listen to people this year frustrated, and disgruntaled about Christmas... whining and whining... and complaining and complaining about Christmas being commercialized, not enough money, bickering and fighting... on and on, well the offenders at work that I work with have it right, they are disheartened because they don't get to have Christmas at home with their loved ones. They don't have money for gifts, they can't even pick out Christmas cards, but all they care about is not being able to be at home, and they do their best to make cards, draw, send videos, and make sure their loved ones know how important they are to them.

Many other people in my life outside of work are complaining and whining... well, Christmas doesn't have to be this way, and don't be disheartened, don't whine, don't let money or greed of others get in the way of what Christmas is all about! Yes, Christmas is suppose to be about family and loved ones, and a joyous time of year... so make it that way!!!!!!!!! Be a part of the solution, do your part to make it what it is suppose to be. Don't worry about money, don't let other's greed take you down, don't whine, fix it, make Christmas what it is suppose to be! You have it right, it isn't about the money, but don't let others stop your and your families special time of year. Stay positive, come up with solutions, and bring back the Christmas cheer.

If you don't have the money, explain this to others, invite them over and make supper, and letting other people you care about them. Let them know they are appreciated and important to you, make it special again! Spread the cheer, and defeat commercialism... make suggestions and suggest no gift giving for the adults, but a time for family fun and bonding. Make gifts from the heart, gifts of your own. Use what you got and try to make Christmas a time of joy and family togetherness! Don't let others and commericalism get you down... I for one plan on having a merry, joyous Christmas because even though I am working, I will try to embrace what Christmas is all about, and I love and appreciate my family, and they will be truly thought of and missed, and wished a Merry Christmas.