An Unforgettable Xmas

Sitting alone in the dark,looking into the ceiling with an heavy heart..I was saddened by what might seemingly turn out to be a bad Christmas. It was 3 days to Christmas, I had no new shoes nor cloth to wear..Dad didn't have much on him.. His employer have failed to pay him for two months consecutively. Everything seemed lost,but I couldn't afford to lose hope..Mum couldn't help either..All she could say was 'Keep on praying and Hoping"..I am a kid,I couldn't afford to fend much for myself,but I could at least look to God for a way out..I prayed ceaselessly to get Mercy and something to spring up..A day went,nothing positive happened..I began to lose hope. I started thinking about how I will cope with a quiet Christmas,which was only two days ahead..To make matter worse, a long-term family friend of mine phoned me to inform me of a party he would like me to attend together with him on Christmas day..It added more sorrows to my woes. I can't afford to wear an old cloth and shoe to the party,I told myself. I couldn't tell my friend I wouldn't make it because I didn't want him to know of my problem. I turned into a silent,sad figure in the house,which was unusual of me..My parents were noticeably not comfortable with my condition,but they couldn't help matters..

Now,a day before Christmas, I had lost all hope. I didn't know God had other plans for me..At about 2pm on the 24th, I heard a car horn at our gate..I wasn't really moved because my parents are used to welcoming visitors at all times..But this turned out to be unique.. My Uncle was back from the United State.. I couldn't hide my joy,at sighting him..Its been 5 years since he left home. Uncle Sam is back,Uncle Sam is back, I shouted,much to the awareness of our neighbors.. I forgot about my worries..I was elated at his arrival.. Expectedly, he brought me packages in three different boxes..I ran into my room excitedly with the boxes..I was overwhelmed by the contents of each box..One box contained three pairs of shoes of different fashions..Another contained trousers and shirts,one of which was my beloved Barcelona soccer team kit.. I got a Play station Portable in the last box.. My feeling was inexpressible.. I was out-of-the world.. I couldn't believe the turnout of event..As I jumped into the sitting room to express my gratitude to my uncle, I saw mum came in with a polythene bag..I wasn't actually bothered..I was much happy to,anyway..After giving my uncle unlimited hugs and pecks,I was attracted to the contents in my mum's polythene bag..It was a natively sown traditional attire.. It was for me..I couldn't hold back my tears..My fear of having a completely quite Christmas have been turned into nightmare..I was so struck by the moment that I couldn't say a word for an hour.. I was joyous..I had varying choices to make for my Christmas outfit..I couldn't wait for the D-day..

It was 25th..I woke up very early,as I could hardly slept..I checked and checked my new cloth overnight,so much that I slept off with them laid in my bed.. I took my bath,had breakfast with the family and was ready to go for my friend's party..As I was about preparing,my uncle announced he would be taking us for a Xmas treat at a Fun park..I was confused..I didn't want my friend to feel betrayed,but I couldn't refuse my uncle's offer either..I didn't have choice than to choose to go with my uncle..I chose the traditional attire my mum got for me,with a nice pair of shoe from my uncle's gifts to match.. I looked amazing, I could feel it myself.. Everyone was ready..We were to leave on dad's car..We got in,and my uncle drove the family.. We got the tickets to gain entrance into the fun park..Coincidentally,this turned out to be the same spot for my friend's party..I was over joyous.. We had fun..It was such an Unforgotten moment.. My best Xmas So far It was!!!