Christmas for others

Christmas time is most difficult for some: those who are economically challenged, those who are mourning, those who are lonely, to name a few.

This year, we invited people in this community to consider reaching out to the elderly in our city.  They are often the ones who may be forgotten by families otherwise swept up in reverie.  When we first put out the invitation to take a tag from the giving tree that was set up, and to purchase a gift which would be forwarded to its intended recipient, the response was overwhelming.

These are difficult times for many, but Christmas seems to bring out the best in us.  As it turns out, we had to replenish the tree three times, and three times the tags all disappeared.  In all, some 53 elderly in this community will benefit this year from the generosity that has been demonstrated: and this is just one of many places that are focused on the needs of others at this time of year.  What a wonderful testimony to our commitment to others.

On behalf of those whose Christmas has been brightened, thank you to those who responded so generously.