Duc_In_Altum Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 I find that when i was a kid, i could ask for the dumbest, most worthless thing ever and no matter what it was, i could have it. The gift could be a McDonalds toy or a coconut or something and it could keep me content until the next year. Don't get me wrong though, i wasn't spoiled. My parents were too good to do that to me. I never asked for anything big. Being the youngest and probably the weirdest, my parents just shrugged their shoulders and thought "well, as long as he's happy" but they really had no comprehension of why i would ever want this silly trinket for christmas. They probably laughed in the spirit of accomplishment about it all christmas without me ever knowing because i was so caught up in the glory of the toy. It's funny how now, though, if i want something they wont comprehend, they have to ask questions and try to change my rationale. If i say, i really don't want anything (which i dont), they will probably give me clothes anyway ([i]which i really dont want any more of![/i]) Sometimes i just wish they'd listen to me as the kid i once was and just say, "well, if that's what makes him happy." That's why i wonder what the reaction will be when i break the priesthood news to my family. (if im ever called there). It's really neat, though, having such a loving family that cares about me so much and feels they have to give. Blessed be God. -Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted November 9, 2004 Author Share Posted November 9, 2004 If I ask for some neato religious books, she won't... If I ask for anything religious, she won't... That's how it goes... maybe I'll ask for some funding for WYD... but then again, I already asked my dad for some... I'm torn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 How about a bunch of rosaries? That way you can hand them out to those you come across? The gift that keeps on giving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Ok..scratch that.... Ask her for her support in everything that you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 my parents don't ask - they just give small lovely religious (but not Catholic) little things (which most of my siblings don't appreciate). my hubby's dad is so cheap and gives us things which just break down in a month anyway (yet his dad's wife can get her kids really expensive things, but not us - whatever). my hubby's mom is really great and just usually gives us a small check to go to dinner together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreepyCrawler Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 if you really don't want anything, ask for children's toys to donate to a christmas present program or to donate money to a charity in your name. that's what i'm asking for this year. or a massage and/or physical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted November 10, 2004 Author Share Posted November 10, 2004 hmmmmm... now to compile a list... 1. Nothing 2. Nothing 3. Nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karin Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 you should ask for a mass said for your intentions that is the best gift ever. Whenever I just can't come up with something to give someone for Christmas or birthday i get a mass said for thier intentions and let God give them what they want or need. My sister has had her intention come true on the day a mass was said for it. I mean what greater gift than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea348 Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 last year i told my mom i wanted nothing for christmas....i couldn't think of a single thing i needed if i was to enter religious life...thie year is different because i need dressy clothes for student teaching, but other than that it will just be religious books and maybe a cd or two... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamel Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 (edited) Sorry, crossposts...nevermind Edited November 10, 2004 by Jamel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcceNovaFacioOmni Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Ask for two copies of the 1935 Notre Dame-Ohio State game and send one my way. I'll be forever in your debt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted November 10, 2004 Author Share Posted November 10, 2004 [quote name='thedude' date='Nov 9 2004, 10:05 PM'] Ask for two copies of the 1935 Notre Dame-Ohio State game and send one my way. I'll be forever in your debt. [/quote] I might only get one copy and send it to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmonk Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 [quote name='FutureNunJMJ' date='Nov 9 2004, 02:35 AM'] My mom asked my yesterday what I want for Christmas... I haven't any clue... I can always ask for a printer for here at school... But I don't need it... I can ask for some Finicial backing so I can go to World Youth Day to see the Holy Father... hmm... any suggestions? I really don't want anything... She buys me too much stuff for the budget we have to work with... I need to get her a good Christmas present... But what should I tell her about the whole "present" issue... ? Thanks all God Bless and Mary Protect, Angela [/quote] IMHO Tell her that you want the gift to be a donation to a pro-life organization that will help stop abortion... such as PriestsForLife.org, AFA, etc.... God Bless, ironmonk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted November 10, 2004 Author Share Posted November 10, 2004 So many good ideas... too many choices... I'll start making a list and hand it off onto Mom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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