But please consider keeping the food and money for yourself. We are "the needy" now, difficult as that is for most to except.
Yes it’s important to look after yourself but if you have extra you should always help others.
I always support local charities when I can but have supported more then normal this year not because I have loads of money but because I have everything I need and would hate to think of someone hungry or a child not getting a gift at Christmas.....
But please consider keeping the food and money for yourself. We are "the needy" now, difficult as that is for most to except.
That's not a nice attitude to have at Christmas or at anytime really. If you are picking up a few things for yourself or have duplicates of things at home, it won't break the bank to donate to some who have less.
Taralyn: That's not a nice attitude to have at Christmas or at anytime really. If you are picking up a few things for yourself or have duplicates of things at home, it won't break the bank to donate to some who have less.
It's' called the "Spirit of Giving"
Merry Christmas.
Tara, you don't know how close she or anyone else is to "breaking the bank". I have a roof over my head, food in the fridge, the heat is on but if you saw my bank balance you would think I am destitute and in need of financial help from the community. I am not in need of food or money from anyone else. A Christmas gift would be nice but I'd rather something be given to a child who hasn't had a gift in a long time.
secretagent09: Tara, you don't know how close she or anyone else is to "breaking the bank". I have a roof over my head, food in the fridge, the heat is on but if you saw my bank balance you would think I am destitute and in need of financial help from the community. I am not in need of food or money from anyone else. A Christmas gift would be nice but I'd rather something be given to a child who hasn't had a gift in a long time.
My gift to you
It is not my intent for anyone to break the bank but don't tell someone not to give. I am lucky that, I too, have a roof over my head, heat, groceries, etc. My bank balance isn't where it should be, not even close but I still donate when I can. If someone either doesn't want to help or can't help, that's their issue and I wish them the best either way. If someone doesn't have, it shouldn't mean someone else shouldn't have. All charities are at compacity and are doing the best they can with help from people like you and I. Without it, a lot more children would go hungry instead of just without a gift.
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Practicing writing Poetry per one of posts which inspired me
Went on a trip to a nearby small Omish community the last 75 degree day of the season and took some pics of their animals, Llamas, Shetland Pony, etc
Went shopping with a kid and her Xmas list
Trying to find unique gifts for a few relatives online
Drove through a huge Christmas display at a local business
Drove through downtown and saw all the Christmas lights and decorations