A Christmas To Remember
Holiday Perspectives Chapter 2 Oliver Warbucks
What a day it has been. Had anyone told me a month ago that I was going to gain a daughter on Christmas day, I would have thought them mad. Not only have I adopted Annie, but Grace and I seem to be on our way as well. Who knew I, Oliver Warbucks, would end up with a family of my own? I didn't see it coming, nor did I think I wanted one. Was I ever wrong… Despite the unpleasantness of a sleepless night and chaotic morning, this day has been pure bliss, as Grace might say.
Annie introduced me to her friends from the orphanage. How marvelous to see their little faces light up as they opened their gifts. I wonder if any of them had ever seen a present under the tree with their name on it. Annie wasn't as enthralled with her toys. She spent most of her time at my feet with Sandy. A place to call home and the mutt was all she needed. It's funny how I've been through so much in my life, between growing up in Hell's Kitchen and building an empire from nothing, and yet, the idea of raising this child frightens me a bit. It's not entirely bad, though. I'm glad I will have Grace's help.
This is one Christmas I will never forget, that's for sure.