Now for something a little more serious.

The Greatest Gift

During this holiday season we all seem to be so hung up on wishing each other a happy holiday for whatever holiday we celebrate. We buy things for ourselves and gifts for others. We enjoy going to all the parties that we can. We "eat drink and be merry". We calculate how great our season was by how much we spent or received.

Yet there are those who have nothing to give. There are those who have nothing at all.

We need to remember them, this, and every year.

The poverty stricken single mom trying to raise her children alone;

The elderly stuck in a state funded nursing home with no family who visits;

Those who are homeless for whatever reason;

Orphans waiting for someone to adopt them;

These are the people I try to remember each year during the holidays. The greatest gift it is said is love. It is also said that the greatest thing you can give is yourself. I like to think that the greatest gift is the one that cannot be repaid. When you give to someone who cannot repay you for what you've given or done, that is truly a great gift.

It's easier to do than you would think, and the rewards, although intangible, will last for a long time.

You can donate your time to help serve the homeless a holiday meal. Many churches, and soup kitchens can use the help.

Take a group of children to a nursing home to sing carols, and pass out hugs and cards.

Donate time, money, or food to a local orphanage, group home, or foster family.

Go to your local welfare office and get the name of a family in need and buy them food and clothes/gifts.

All it takes is a little time/money. If you want to help, but don't really want to get involved personally, then drop some money in the local charity bucket while you are out shopping. It does help, and it's anonymous.

Happy Holidays. Peace and Blessings to you all.

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