Out on a long walk with the dog, he was in need of a rest,
so I took a seat on a big landscape rock and watched a neighborhood scene
unfold. Two kids received a pedal go-cart for Christmas. They, along with Dad
and Granddad were trying it out on the sidewalk. Mom and the family dog soon
joined them. There was joy and happiness on display.
Nothing out of the ordinary. That scene is being played out
coast to coast but it put a smile on my face and brought back a 35+ year memory
of my youngest son and his “Big Wheel”.
We lived on a ¾ mile street with no side streets. That kid
wore out two Big Wheels tearing up and down the street. In that more tolerant
time, the neighbors enjoyed watching him go.
The dog needed a rest? That is my story and I’m sticking to
it.
Merry Christmas to all you Christian readers, and the joy of
the season to all. May your days be blessed.
