Today is Wednesday, December 23rd, which means
Christmas is just two days away. I hope you have all your preparations in place
and are truly ready for the festivities to begin! If you have little ones in
your life then you know that their excitement is overflowing. We don’t have any little ones, but my husband
and I still enjoy the season thoroughly!
At this time of year don’t forget the elderly who are in
nursing homes or living alone with no one to visit them. If you know of someone like that take a few
minutes of your time to spend with them.
Just a few cookies and a cheery card can lift the spirits! Maybe even invite them to spend the day with
you and your family.
What about the couple next door that is alone at holiday
time because their family members are hundreds of miles away? If you have room in your heart and at your
table, maybe ask them to share a meal with you.
You will never know how much they will appreciate the invitation.
Do you get a small gift for your mail carrier or paper
delivery person? What about the girl at
the dentist office who goes out of her way to get you in when you have an
emergency? Let them know you appreciate
them with a small token.
Is there a homeless shelter where you can volunteer a few
hours to make the Christmas Season brighter for those who have very little
joy? For those of us who have a lot the
best feeling is the world is to give to others who have very little. You can
help out at a soup kitchen, make it a family affair. Sometimes a cup of coffee and a smile can do
wonders for the spirit.
Don’t forget the dogs and cats that are living in
shelters. At this time of year shelters
are overflowing and there are never enough volunteers to visit and play with
the dogs. They need some extra love at
this time of the year also. Take some
treats for them if you can. If you don’t
have time to volunteer your times perhaps make a donation, they can always use
the money.
As you prepare for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day church
services your thoughts are aimed toward the true meaning of the day, the birth
of baby Jesus.
Merry Christmas!!
Photos belong to AbbyG
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