Giving Back at Christmas

I know of a few families that are in an extremely difficult situation this year for Christmas.  I guess the real question is what do you do about it?  Do you say well I'm sure someone else will bail them out...or do you just turn your head and go about your business?  Or better yet, do you try step in and be the hero in someone's life?  I think we all know what the answer is but I think most of us are just uncertain about how we can help those in need.  Talk to your church and see what they are doing to help others.  Look online for a local soup kitchen or shelter you can volunteer just a few hours of your time to.  Listen to the radio and drop some toys off to whatever program they are participating with; such as Toys for Tots.  Walk into Wal-Mart and pick up a gift set for the man that greets you at the door every time you come in the store.  Buy gifts for your friend's kids instead of getting something for your friend.  Just do something for someone out of the norm!  It doesn't have to be anything big.  It could be items that you have only used once that you know someone else's family might appreciate.  This is the season for GIVING not getting!!!  It's hard to remember that when we get caught up in the coming and goings of our own lives to remember what this is really about.  It could just be your time or it could be money but let's bring Christmas back!  Let's take care of each other and not just ourselves.  We can do this if we do it together.  I hope someone sees this and adds their own ideas as to what they are doing this year.  The more suggestions we have the more options people can choose from.