25 Christmas Carols and Thoughts
Day #1
The Greatest Gift of All <----- (CLICK ME)
Today the local news stories are about someone stealing $20,000 worth of toys from St. Joseph's medical center. These toys had been collected especially for the children who would be spending time in the hospital during Christmas. The local news stations are putting on a toy drives to help replace these items and I applaud them for taking this on. The general population always comes through in situations like this and I feel this gives us an opportunity to show our genuine giving, loving nature.
I like to think that everyone takes a little time during this festive season to stop and think about others. Not everyone acts out in an unacceptable way - like we've heard about over and over during Black Friday shopping. Something tugs at our hearts during Christmas and no matter what our beliefs we realize there are people who are not as blessed as we. We don't judge. We don't lecture. We just love others. Surely there is someone we know personally that we can reach out to. A family who are struggling to keep their home - a grocery gift card would be greatly appreciated. A single mom who does all she can to clothe and feed her children - that special toy the children want would take a great burden off her shoulders. That couple who are going through a medical situation, I know that they would love a home cooked meal delivered. Even if you can't help someone monetarily, a smile, a hug, saying Merry Christmas are HUGE pick me ups. We need to step out of our warm, snuggly comfort zones and share that love we have in our hearts with those who need it. Today, open the door for someone. Say Merry Christmas at the check out line. Smile. Say kind words. Be peaceful.
As the words in the song say "Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men, Is the Greatest Gift of All."
The Greatest Gift of All <----- (CLICK ME)
Today the local news stories are about someone stealing $20,000 worth of toys from St. Joseph's medical center. These toys had been collected especially for the children who would be spending time in the hospital during Christmas. The local news stations are putting on a toy drives to help replace these items and I applaud them for taking this on. The general population always comes through in situations like this and I feel this gives us an opportunity to show our genuine giving, loving nature.
I like to think that everyone takes a little time during this festive season to stop and think about others. Not everyone acts out in an unacceptable way - like we've heard about over and over during Black Friday shopping. Something tugs at our hearts during Christmas and no matter what our beliefs we realize there are people who are not as blessed as we. We don't judge. We don't lecture. We just love others. Surely there is someone we know personally that we can reach out to. A family who are struggling to keep their home - a grocery gift card would be greatly appreciated. A single mom who does all she can to clothe and feed her children - that special toy the children want would take a great burden off her shoulders. That couple who are going through a medical situation, I know that they would love a home cooked meal delivered. Even if you can't help someone monetarily, a smile, a hug, saying Merry Christmas are HUGE pick me ups. We need to step out of our warm, snuggly comfort zones and share that love we have in our hearts with those who need it. Today, open the door for someone. Say Merry Christmas at the check out line. Smile. Say kind words. Be peaceful.
As the words in the song say "Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men, Is the Greatest Gift of All."
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