Today, I received a gift. For me, it’s nothing special. From the giver, it’s a very special gift. And the gift is one Mango.
This is a very special mango brought by the three special stooges (my nephews) all the way from Palawan, Philippines. Men think differently when it comes to buying gifts. I wonder what they were thinking in choosing a Mango for a gift? Maybe they though this is a perfect gift? Maybe they thought I want a mango? Maybe they thought of surprising me. Maybe they were not thinking at all? Maybe I will surprise them by returning the gift!
Not.
I am happy to receive the gift and happier even more that these young men came home safely. That is the most important part. As for the gift, it’s the thought that counts. It’s a gift from God to bring them back to us, mango included.
Now, allow me to ask these questions. Indulge me, please participate, especially the men. The questions are:
- What if you bought the perfect gift for someone you love and they wouldn’t open it?
- Would you leave it with them so they could think about it and maybe open it later?
- What do you think God does when His gift is not accepted?
If you do not believe in God, think of your higher power or think up of anything. Your comment awaits. Thank you.
Source: Patricia
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Awwwwwww such a sweet gift of the heart.
yisraela
Mangoes are quite delicious – one of the few fruits I do eat. and happy that they young men in question are home safely!
In answer to your questions – if i did get a special gift for someone special and they dis not want to open it, well, I’d feel kind of sheepish. And never do it again. but I will leave it with them to open if and when they wanted to. I’ve had a handmade gift returned to me once – was not a good feeling.
As for G-d – I have opened his gift. He is with me every minute of every day, and this I know.
Returned handmade gift, not nice at all. I knew you accepts His gift just reading your post. You are one lady!
I’m not a guy, so I totally agree with you that the gift was their return! That a mango was a part of that gift? Heck, if you like mangos, enjoy it!! 🙂
Let’s pretend that you are a guy for post sake. The mango is now ripe, will have for dinner. 😛
A gift you can eat. That’s perfect. 🙂
Happy that they are all home safe.
Yup, food is perfect. The parents are ecstatic for seeing their children.