The fun of Charity!!!

There are so many ways to help those in need during the Christmas season. Some of my favorites are sponsored by our church, and the salvation army. First and foremost, I also give to the salvation army person volunteering their time to ring the bell in front of various shopping areas. A dollar here and there really helps out! We also typically choose a young child off of the Angel tree at church. This year; however, we chose an elderly lady that simply asked for a pair of cloves, placemats, and some stockings. I felt so humbled by her requests that I put in a few extra things! Just today I spent a wopping $40 on a stocking that will go to a teenage girl that lives at one of the salvation army shelters here in Alabama! Lastly, I am organizing the gift giving for three single mom's that are having trouble this Christmas season. So there is plenty of giving this year, but a little less effort is going in to those gifts for family and friends (sorry LaDawn :), and into ones that will provide families with things that they not only want but might need to survive!

I urge you all to also participate in at least one charity event this Christmas. These events are all around you.....just pick the one that fits best for you & your family!

Merry Christmas!