BAMBI Magazine December 2025

There’s something in the air—a soft sparkle, a familiar tune, and that unmistakable feeling that my favorite month, December, has arrived. Wrapped in lights, laughter, and love, it’s a season of togetherness. Every year, it’s my little tradition to spend time with the people who mean the most to me—my family and closest friends. It’s a simple ritual that fills my heart with warmth and gratitude.

And somehow, this month’s theme, “Grateful Hearts, Giving Hands”, captures exactly how I feel. It’s a gentle reminder that the true beauty of the season lies not in grand celebrations, but in the quiet moments of kindness and connection that bring us closer together.

“I may not have everything I want, but I have everything I need.” Most of us have grown up surrounded by comfort and abundance. And when the season of giving arrives, we naturally think about what we can donate or contribute to those in need—which is, of course, a beautiful act of kindness. Yet sometimes, the simplest kind of gratitude is the one we forget most easily: to see and truly notice the quiet love and effort from the people closest to us. Giving isn’t always about what we put in a box; sometimes, the most precious gift we can offer is our understanding, patience, or love.

Understanding and appreciating others’ efforts is often the first step toward cultivating a truly grateful heart. Within a family, when we take time to recognize each other’s efforts—a partner’s quiet support, a parent’s endless care, a child’s small act of kindness—we create a home where gratitude flows naturally. In such an environment, love becomes the language we all understand, and our children learn not by what we say, but by how we live—through the way we give, care, and appreciate one another.

Being part of BAMBI allows me to experience this spirit of gratitude in the most genuine way. Here, everyone has such a beautiful heart—each person gives their best to support one another and give back to the community. Whenever challenges arise, someone always steps forward to help, reminding me that kindness truly lives in action. I’m deeply grateful for every bit of help and encouragement I’ve received; they have become the silent power that keeps me moving forward.

Motherhood is full of challenges, but being grateful helps me focus on the positives in my life and can gently shift my perspective. A grateful heart naturally leads to giving hands. As the Bible reminds us: “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)

Clarisse Raynana

BAMBI Events Coordinator

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