Tucker McBride

Return to a time when a boy could be a boy; when life was more clear from the top branch of a tree; when a kid could trade anger and disappointment for action and adventure; when the whole neighborhood was his playground; and the sloppy kiss from a dog could make everything right.


Thursday, December 1, 2022

Tucker McBride and the Christmas Present

  It's December 1, and the stores are draped in red and green. It is the Holidays, the Christmas Holidays. The Christ Child came to bring life and light. He is the present that keeps on giving.

We all know that money is tight right now due to the rising prices of everything. We worry that we will not be able to give the "perfect" gift. Perfect love was already given. We can enjoy giving the stocking stuffers.

When Tucker was in elementary school, the students in his class had their annual Christmas gift exchange. With his grandpa's small pension from the railroad, there was never "extra" money in the purse. So, Uncle Jacob would carefully cut a walnut in half, scoop out the nut meat, and replace it with a quarter before gluing it back together. That simple gift was Tucker's contribution to the Christmas party.

Do you really have to be the star of the Christmas party, giving the coveted present everyone wishes they would receive? Or, could you be the most gracious gift receiver at the party? Blessing the one who gave with appreciation and love?

Watch for my newest Tucker book in late winter, Tucker McBride and the Christmas Present. He has gifts to buy, too, with very few dollars in his wallet. I hope you have a relaxing and blessed holiday season.

Doris

If you are in Fort Wayne on December 10, come to Barnes and Noble Bookseller off Illinois Road from 10:30 to 12:30 pm. I will sign the first three Tucker books.


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Tucker McBride and the Christmas Present

  It's December 1, and the stores are draped in red and green. It is the Holidays, the Christmas Holidays. The Christ Child came to brin...