Familiar Things

One of my childhood memories at Christmas time is of packages arriving to the house, only to find food inside. Packages of summer sausage, cheese and crackers were among my favorites. As I grew older I enjoyed the arrival of Honey Baked hams. Ever since I began receiving their gifts while on church staff, Harry and David has been at the top of my list.

There were a few years here and there where I didn't receive any kind of food gifts at my house. Although it wasn't a conscious thought, that was a small detail missed during the season. 

At Thanksgiving, Matt received a gift of summer sausage, a variety of cheeses and crackers. He was glad to receive it and enjoyed eating the cheese snacks along with me, but something resonated inside of me. This was a familiar part of family life during the holidays. 

For Christmas, he received this...

I was so excited! Maybe we can round out the New Year with a box from Harry and David. My fingers are crossed...