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Dec. 24th, 2010 12:07 pmIt's Christmas Eve at last! I think I enjoy the anticipation of Christmas almost more than the actual event. But before I get my butt in gear and go to my parents for the traditional egg nog and Swedish meatball extravaganza ... I want to link you to this Christmas miracle . Stories of people reaching out a helping hand abound this time of the year, but what I can't stop thinking about is in this quote from this blog post. (not the one linked from the article)
I wish I could share all the emails from people who felt that this gave them the hope to get through the next year and the strength to keep looking for a job or a place to work because they now had faith that people cared. There were even some who admitted later that they were considering suicide until this gave them hope. Some of those people considering suicide? Were the donors. Some felt isolated and depressed in the holiday season and being able to have someone somewhere count on them made them feel connected and less alone. I know just how they feel.
One person, helping one other person. It's a beautiful thing, and the giver is as rewarded as the recipient. Now that's a thought I want to hold onto.
Anyway... peace, love, light and joy to everyone reading this, regardless of whether this is a holiday you celebrate. You guys help me every day and I just wanted to say THANKS!
<3
This entry was originally posted at http://valancy-joy.dreamwidth.org/140668.html
I wish I could share all the emails from people who felt that this gave them the hope to get through the next year and the strength to keep looking for a job or a place to work because they now had faith that people cared. There were even some who admitted later that they were considering suicide until this gave them hope. Some of those people considering suicide? Were the donors. Some felt isolated and depressed in the holiday season and being able to have someone somewhere count on them made them feel connected and less alone. I know just how they feel.
One person, helping one other person. It's a beautiful thing, and the giver is as rewarded as the recipient. Now that's a thought I want to hold onto.
Anyway... peace, love, light and joy to everyone reading this, regardless of whether this is a holiday you celebrate. You guys help me every day and I just wanted to say THANKS!
<3
This entry was originally posted at http://valancy-joy.dreamwidth.org/140668.html
