Random acts of kindness

You know the saying "Tis the season for giving"? I find myself wondering how many of us actually do just that during this busy time of year. How many of us can say that we gave something to change, enhance or brighten someone's day, life or situation? I really want our children to know how lucky they are to have the things that they do, so I have decided to "give back" as much as we can this month. While we certainly don't have a ton of financial wealth, we do have time, pocket money and kind hearts that make it very easy to give to others in need. So far this month, our family has done a few things to help out others. They include:

*adopting our dog, Twix AKA Tito, from a shelter on his last day of life
*donating 4-5 bags of clothing and shoes to homeless men, women and children
*adopting a family of four children from the Salvation Army Angel Tree program
*giving a lot of our youngest daughter's outgrown clothing/shoes to a single dad with full custody of his daughter

We will do as much as we can, and I will update everyone as to our progress. I encourage everyone to try to do something kind for someone in the days leading to Christmas. Not only will they be grateful, but they will probably pay it forward and help out someone else. Merry Christmas!