Christmas is the most magical time of the year. It is more
than just the holiday. Numerous gods and religions have claimed December 25th
for their special holiday celebrations for a reason. Special things happen on
December 25th. We give gifts because it feels right at this time of
the year. But some gifts are received unexpectedly… as Terrance Martin
discovered this year.
Terrance and his wife Monica were so excited to share their
10th Christmas together. They have a precious gift in their relationship.
But because they are so close they will receive a gift today well beyond any
gift they’ve received before.
After family celebrations, Terrance and Monica sat together
to share personal gifts. Monica went first. She opened her neatly wrapped
package. She carefully removed the bow and pealed the tape. She opened the box
to find a skimpy red Christmas outfit. Monica looked at Terrance with a crooked
grin. She told her husband he will really love his gift now.
The package was small, barely big enough to hold a ring or
other jewelry. Terrance used his thumb to pop the tape holding the wrapping
paper. A thin blue box covered in sparkles. He used his thumbnail to separate
the cover from the bottom. He knew what it was the moment he saw it. The Jewel
of Odan! “Where ever did you find it?” Terrance said in an airy voice. “Does it
matter,” Monica smiled. Terrance shook his head.
Terrance held the Jewel of Odan on his left hand; Monica put
her hand over Terrance’s. Terrance and Monica saw stars and then looked at each
other. They switched bodies. Terrance looked at the gift he gave his wife and
held the outfit in his hands. Now he had the crooked grin. He walked into the
bedroom and closed the door. Moments later he stepped out in the red holiday
lingerie. I’d tell you about the rest of the night, but we all know it was
another long, enjoyable gift.
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