And so December has begun ....

In an effort to put November aside, I have dove completely into the Season Of Giving. There are so many ways to give without spending a dime and still spread Good Cheer in the process. Pass out smiles during your daily routine ... hold the door for a complete stranger, help the person struggling with their bags, just say Hello! 

One of my favorite ways to give back, is our local food bank held their annual Walk n' Knock on Saturday and while I didn't have much in my pantry at the time, I was able to muster up three items that they gladly took for those who are less fortunate. Its definitely on my "list" of things to do this week, I'll just stop by and drop off the items one of these afternoons if the donation barrel is gone from our local grocery store by then. 

Another is a local group that was started a year ago, Food With Friends. They do weekly Outreach to those on the street who have no where to turn. They provide food and whatever else they can gather from donations to attempt to make life a bit more bearable. This year, they are gathering items of comfort to pack backpacks with and pass out during their annual Christmas Gathering. 

We have so much to be thankful for .... the love of family, a roof over our head, heat to keep us warm, foodstuff in our cabinets .... those are the things that are important and sometimes when we start feeling sorry for ourselves that we don't have this or that, a quick jolt of reality brings us back to whats really necessary for a fulfilling life! :)

Have a wonderful day!

Godspeed