As many of us know, the holiday season is rapidly
approaching! I am usually not one to blog - but I know how important and good
it will be to pay it forward this holiday season! As you are out and about,
shopping for your loved ones - keep into consideration the many single women
and children - as well as the struggling families out there who may not be as
fortunate as some of us. If you have it, pay it forward. If not, keep many of
the women and children in your thoughts and prayers. Giving back is something
that we all should do at some point in our lives, but usually the Christmas
season brings out the charitable side in most people.
If you
or anyone you know may have any extra food in their pantries that they're not
using, have them donate to a local shelter, or to a soup kitchen. Rather than
taking some of your gently used clothing items to the Goodwill (where people
have to BUY the items), donate them to a good cause. There are many children
without the simple things that we take for granted this holiday season. As we
know, Christmas time is said to be the most wonderful time of the year.. and
while I agree, I know that for many families, making it the most wonderful time
of the year for their children may be financially hard on them. If you are able,
go out and pick an angel from an angel tree. If you can afford to sponsor more
than one, do it! If not, ONE angel still makes a difference :)
I have
never been one to post publically.. I think it primarily has something to do
with the fact that I'm getting older..(Whichever, I don't know) However, I will
be paying it forward this year and very proud of it! Children are not the only
people you can help during this time.. I've found that elderly people LOVE it
when you come visit them in the nursing home and bring them Christmas cards..
it truly makes their day. If you have the time, stop by your local nursing home
as well..
OK -
Enough of my holiday rant! Enjoy the holidays, enjoy the precious time with
your family members and loved ones. Call a friend or family member that you
haven't spoken with in a while and simply catch up! No matter how small or big
your way of 'giving back' actually is, it can and will still make a big
difference!!
Happy Holidays!
-Kieyona Tinsley
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