When I was six I gave my nursery school my Patti Playpal doll. It was a big deal if you were lucky enough to be given one.
The doll was as tall as a four-year-old. Mine was dressed in a blue party dress. She wore ankle socks and black patent leather shoes. Her hair was in pigtails. My mom begged me not to give her away. I did it anyway.
When my mom asked me why I wanted to give my doll to the nursery school, I was trying to remember my answer. It was probably as simple as because I wanted to.
In my teens a friend and her little girl came to visit, I gave her my handmade Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls. I could see how much she loved them.
I've given my nieces a lot of my things just because I could see how much they liked them. Seeing the joy on their faces was the best gift I could have received.
All of us have too much stuff. People say regifting is tacky. I disagree. Giving someone something of yours that has given you joy and made you happy is like giving them a little piece of your heart. A little piece of yourself.
Our holidays will be different this year. 2020 might be the perfect year to give someone a gift that has special meaning for you. You may give a material thing away, but you are not giving away your memories.
I love shopping. I am not saying don't shop for gifts. We may not be able to be with friends and family, this year. Think about giving them a special memory. Consider giving them a little piece of your heart.
May you have peace. May you have joy. May you have love this holiday season.
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