Saturday, March 12, 2011

School March Break

Today is the first day of the week long March Break for schools in Ontario.  Many families are packing the car and heading out of town for a holiday.  I suppose I shouldn't be kidding myself.  If you are among that group you are probably not reading my blog today.  But just in case you are...  When I was young holidays with my family were some of the best moments of my life.  They seemed to be a time when routines and duties were dropped and Mom and Dad had a little time to be with you - time that wasn't business that is.  When I became a father holidays were still a special time.  They were a time to forget the business of life and spend some memory-making moments with the children.  Sadly I know that many do not look forward to holidays.  They are a time when strained relationships become even more strained because everyone is together for too long.  They are a time when children have to shuffle between one parent and another. They are a time when there is nothing to do because parents are at work.

If you are among the blessed who know this coming holiday will be a great time for your family rejoice and give thanks.  Perhaps you will take a moment to pray for those who are less fortunate.

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