I was driving dear daughter to school this morning when I saw a woman that I have seen many mornings. Today her presence and what she was doing resonated with me.
First of all, the neighborhood where I see her is extremely modest; a grouping of duplexes and small apartment buildings. They are rental units, but fairly well maintained.
So, what was she doing and what does she do every morning at 7:30. Sweeping the sidewalk in front of her building in her housecoat. Taking pride and responsibility for the appearance of the city sidewalk and the front of her rental home. Caring.
I though with chagrin about the leaves on the front walk by the porch of the house I own. How I have been seeing them every day, but not taking the five minutes to sweep them away. Not owning the responsibility. Not caring enough.
How does this effect our other actions. Do we ignore the homeless we see sleeping under the overpass? Do we care about the kids going to school without breakfast? Are we doing everything we can to take personal responsibility for our surroundings and the people around us?
God bless,
Pam
Showing posts with label charity gifts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label charity gifts. Show all posts
Monday, March 21, 2011
Monday, December 13, 2010
Frugal Christmas Gifts: Charity
We all know people that can truly say that they don't need to receive a gift at holiday time. I remember cleaning out my grandmother's apartment after she died and finding box after box of unused gifts that we had sent her over the years. Despite our good intentions, she just didn't need this stuff, but she was too frugal to get rid of it.
My answer to this has been to donate to charity in the gift recipient's name. A card letting them know that you were thinking of them and made a donation in their name, plus information on the organization is a nice touch.
Some of my favorites are: Seva, Heifer International, Habitat for Humanity, and Southeastern Guide Dogs (check out their puppy cam). I like to purchase gifts from an organization that sells free trade, handmade items: Ten Thousand Villages. Give the gift of giving this year and save someone from clutter.
God bless,
Pam
My answer to this has been to donate to charity in the gift recipient's name. A card letting them know that you were thinking of them and made a donation in their name, plus information on the organization is a nice touch.
Some of my favorites are: Seva, Heifer International, Habitat for Humanity, and Southeastern Guide Dogs (check out their puppy cam). I like to purchase gifts from an organization that sells free trade, handmade items: Ten Thousand Villages. Give the gift of giving this year and save someone from clutter.
God bless,
Pam
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