The Most Precious Gift: Christmas Reflections from Boys Town
The children of Boys Town love Christmas just as much as you do. It is a time for family and tradition. Here, we learn how to celebrate the holidays as a family and create the love and warmth the season provides. Merry Christmas from Boys Town!
If I could give any gift to my family at home, I would give my love and pray for them, because they will need it most. Christmas is not just about giving gifts to each other. It’s about loving each other and being there when your families need you the most.
I would give my whole Boys Town Family a gift of hope. I chose hope because we all got here for a reason. There are ups and downs in my home. But we should never lose hope no matter what happens. Hope is the fuel to our success in our hearts and in our lives.
If I could give anyone any gift back, it would be to my boys back home. I would give them the chance to come to Boys Town. They would do good here. I wish they had a chance to come here because back home life is hard and a struggle every day. When I look at my friends, I see the great potential they could have if they would just come to Boys Town.
I would give the gift of happiness to my Family-Teachers. They have helped me with difficult things I face right now. When I didn’t show effort, they pulled me back on my feet. They listened when I wanted to talk and they consoled me when I cried. My Family-Teachers never gave up on me, even when I gave up on myself. Their guidance, feedback and family values have helped me with my family. I wouldn’t be where I am today without the happiness they gave me.
If I could give any one back home a present, it would be a present of pride. No one in my family has ever graduated from college before. I plan to do that by doing good here and having no problems with behavior.
If I could give any gift to my Boys Town Family, it would be to my Family-Teachers. They were always there for me when I didn’t have one. I like the fact they treat me like family and I know they care about me. Another thing I like is that they are hard on me because I didn’t have that before I came. No one cared about how I was running the streets and going things I’m not supposed to. I know my Family-Teachers want the best for me and to help me understand the things I was doing before I came were not good.
The best Christmas I ever experienced was my first Boys Town Christmas. Never before had I ever seen so many decorations or had a big family to celebrate with. All of us girls got a new pair of pajamas, fuzzy socks and tons of great food. After we cleaned up the wrappings and went to bed, I fell asleep crying, thanking God for giving me a gift I didn’t ask for – a gift of a loving family.
My first Christmas at Boys Town was the best Christmas I experienced. I really felt like it was a family in front of me. We unwrapped presents, as well as having the feeling of importance. I never thought I would be a part of something so strong.