If you're not careful...

If you're not careful...
...you might miss it.

If you're not careful...
...and let yourself think that shopping is drudgery
...and crowds are annoying
...and things are so expensive this year
You might miss...
...the fun in finding something that's just perfect
...and knowing you're going to make someone you love really happy
...and realizing everyone else has someone to make happy too
...and feeling grand inside because it will all be worth it

If you're not careful...
...and you think a fresh snowfall means trouble
...because you have to shovel again
...and the roads might be bad
...and you can't wear those sassy new shoes because they have no traction
You might miss...
...the quiet beauty of gently falling snow
...the fun of catching a snowflake on your hand -- or on your tongue
...the beauty of a layer of white over everything dormant
...the reward of building a snowman or -- if you're too old to play --
...the benefit of a work out with the snow shovel

If you're not careful...
...and you think a calendar full of parties is complicating your life
...and all those letters you have to sign are making you crazy
...and all those goodies you have to bake are wearing you down
You might miss...
...the fun in connecting with friends who believe, as you do
...that all this is to celebrate an eternal gift we were given
...a gift of a Son by His Father, a gift of sacrifice by the Son
...and then you'll want nothing more than to celebrate by giving
...by loving, by appreciating, by sharing, by sacrificing
...by living busy, full, generous, crazy, rewarding, fulfilling lives

Don't miss anything.