I’ve been told that I am thoughtful,
that my feet are on the ground.
Some say that I am likeable
and fun to be around.

It’s been said that to my principles
I stand firm and true.
That I’m dependable and honest
In the things I say and do.

But the single greatest compliment
that I have ever had,
Is when somebody told me,
“You remind me of your dad.”

We hear it at the grocery store,
from Walmart, and the bank.
From the guy at the quick stop,
when we fill up our tank.

They mean well, I suppose,
every time I hear them say,
the same old repetitious words,
“Have a nice day.”

Sometimes they even say it
when the day is done and gone
Day and night, wrong or right,
Those words keep rolling on..

Well, just in case they have no clue,
of anything else to say,
consider these alternatives,
to “Have a nice day.”

“Hey, I’m glad that you came in.”
“I hope to see you again.”
“I appreciate your business.”
“Good luck to you, my friend.”

“Be safe in your travels.”
“Come back again ok?.”
“Thanks a lot, take care out there.”
There are other things to say.

I’m glad I have that off my chest,
I’m sorry I feel that way,
Thanks for listening. Gotta go.
“Have a nice day!”

When Christmas shopping is finally done,
wrapped gifts lie ‘neith a tree
that sparkles bright with tinsel and light
for everyone to see.

Each gift has been selected
with thoughtfulness and care.
Toys and such will mean so much
like all the gifts we bear.

But let us keep within our heart
the much greater gift than these.
One from above, with God’s great love
should bring us to our knees.

A gift of birth to all on Earth.
A gift that’s far from small.
To everyone, He gave His Son…
The greatest gift of all.

Jolly old St. Nicholas,
lean your ear this way.
There’s something to be said
for the Santa role you play.

You bring happiness to children
with bikes, and dolls and toys,
and instill the Christmas spirit
into grown-up girls and boys.

But you know the greatest gift
isn’t found upon your sled,
and it isn’t all the sugar plumbs
that dance in children’s heads.

It is not one brought by Dasher,
or by Donner, or by Dancer.
It came wrapped in swaddling clothing.
Even Santa knows the answer.

The greatest gift is Jesus Christ.
The Savior of the earth.
And Christmas is the special day
we celebrate His birth

Christ was born into the world
and taught us all He could.
He knows if we’ve been good or bad,
and hopes we’ll all be good.

Santa, we’ll enjoy the gifts
that on Christmas come our way
but it’s not gifts,…It’s Christ the Lord,
we celebrate this  day!

It’s said, “Before you judge someone,
walk a mile in his shoes.”
I thought, why not? I’ll do it.
What is there to lose?

I walked a mile in his shoes
and suffered all the way.
He wears size eight, I’m size ten…
There’s nothing more to say.

The writing on your headstone
Identifies your name.
It shows dates of birth and death,
which are not far from the same.

Time has passed our little one.
The days have turned to years.
But you are not forgotten.
We still shed many tears.

We come to your grave often,
though we know that you’re not here.
God took your perfect spirit home
so He could have you near.

This special spot where you were laid
by the headstone with your name,
Is a place we’ll often visit
‘Til you’re in our arms again.