During this time of the year it is hard to not look beyond the dollars spend and very often the pressures to deliver a great holiday for everyone tends to make one very cranky. I am also very often guilty of this! This year though I have decided to start my New Years resolution early!
My resolution is to be kinder and more thoughtful toward those that are in need.
The first act (and the one that prompted my new years resolution) was to help a family that recently lost a mother. This sudden loss left behind 3 children (ages 10, 14 and 16) and a 4 month old grand-daughter. These kids do not have a father and now a without support. Thanks to the generosity of many others they will survive.
Upon hearing their story I was greatly saddened, so often I forget how previliged I am in my life; I don't have to worry about having enough food or clothing, I do not have the responsibility of a child of my own and I am blessed to have a family that loves me and that is able to help me when I need it.
I immediately contacted my sister, who has a baby of her own and ask her to donate some clothes that no longer fit my niece, some toys, and little blankets! Which she does and fills a huge diaper box full to give to the little baby. For my part, though I myself can't give a lot, while purchasing some groceries pick up a $50 gift card for Safeway.
I know that no matter what I give it will never be enough, but I know that it helps, it eases the burden. And this will be the first Christmas that I will enter with a little bit of lightness in my heart, a whole lot happier and the knowledge that I helped however little it may be.
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