Angel Trees are becoming fewer each year, but this year the one I usually pick from was over loaded with child's needs, so sad. I do this each year, choose a ornament with a child's age or needs on, some years I've chosen two, a boy and girl, but this year our budget is slimmer but I still can do one, wish it could be more, but one can make a difference, surly? It always makes me wonder why these trees are displayed only at Christmas time, what about these kids during the rest of the year, their birthdays? Why not a monthly birthday tree? I know times are hard right now, it effects all of us, so many bloggers are hurting. Even in our house the reality of a layoff is near, I pray our economy can be saved. If we all could do what we can to make sure someone else has a nice Christmas, just think of the pay it forward concept that would unfold. Bloggers have the biggest hearts, so I hope you too will find a angel tree and give the gift of charity, it's the one gift that keeps giving...the one that does begin at home!
I know the feeling. Marks job got shorten in November so Iam now paying for his insurance and they are talking about 4 day week for school, that shoots my 40 hours down. Its everywhere and so sad. I too sent your 2 boxes off today. The bigger box is your gift and its not wrapped. I put in an ornament to be played when all the family is around, thansk to Avon, its helped out this year with stuff. Well chat soon. Love you
ReplyDeleteYes Sue, the need is everywhere. I haven`t seen an Angel tree in our area. Surely there must be one somewhere? And yes, you help one child you help the family too. We`ve had a layoff in our family. One day at a time.
ReplyDeleteWe are facing furlough days where I work. The Governor says the 26th and the day after New Year's Day. The higher ups who have to take more than two days are fighting it. Like they can't get along without something for more than two days. Sheesh! They should make my salary and see how hard it is.
ReplyDeleteWe still find time to adopt a family where I work and buy necesseties for other families in the community too. I feel for anyone struggling in this economy, but I say, "Hang in there. With God's mercy, the best is yet to come." I truly believe that.xxoo
It always bothers me when I see meals given at the holidays and people forget the needs year round. Yes, it is hardest at the holidays but so is each other day.Hopefully we will all look around us and reach out more often!
ReplyDeleteWell said!
ReplyDeleteI've not seen an Angel tree in our area yet. We've got a couple of families we'll be helping though.
Laura
Sue, helping that one child really does make a difference. I haven't seen an angel tree at our Wal Mart this year, either.
ReplyDeleteWe have done some Christmas shoe boxes for those ministries and our church usually picks a family to help.
I'm like many of you, I wonder about the rest of the year. I think this year things will be different and a lot more people will be asking for help throughout the year. I know a lot of food banks are all but empty.
I'm very thankful that, so far, there is no lay off in our house. Since it is a lower salary job, I guess that makes it a little safer, but anything is possible. I'm just so thankful that it's God, and not man, who holds the future!
Sue, Just knowing that people like you are out there makes a difference. I'm a firm believer that it all starts with our children. We can all set the example that will change the world one day. Children grow up to repeat the goodness they've seen as a child. Today, my son shopped for a family who otherwise would not have a Christmas.There was no angel tree, but there was a need. They will now have food, presents and clothing. And yes, we do worry all year long and try to be there for those who need us most. God Bless you and Your Family and have a Very Merry Christmas Sweetie!
ReplyDeleteThere is so much need now and we have been able to do some thing for a local church ...food and gifts for the children.
ReplyDeleteTomorrow we are attending a party that has asked all of us to take part in an adopt a family. We will all bring toys, food, gift cards, etc for this family. It giives such joy to share doesn't it?
You are sop right about the angel trees. There ised to be so many more and now the need seems so great this year.
Thank you for caring so much.
Love,
Sue
Good post! I agree. My son and I "adopted" for Christmas a 5 year old boy, even though money is tight and we couldn't get him as many gifts as we would have liked to, every little bit helps! God bless!
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