Every year I choose an organization to give a Christmas donation to. Sometimes I do it in honor of someone in my life. It is a great gift. They are always tickled when I tell them what I've done. This year I think I'm going to give my donation in honor of my boss. He is a kind person. Whenever I meet with him, I walk away with a smile. Isn't it wonderful to have a boss that leaves you with a big old smile on your face? I think so.
This year my donation is going to raise money to build a well. Do you read Flower Patch Farmgirl? If you don't you should. You will be blessed beyond belief. Shannan is a beautiful woman who just lays her soul wide open and invites us all in. She is a wife and a mama to a passel of beautiful children. (Sorry, Shannan, I only had two so more than two is a passel to me.) She writes of real life adventures like little boys that rearrange their bedroom when they are supposed to be taking a nap. She shares delicious salad recipes. Which I make and even take photos of and then fail to blog about. She tells us when she cries. (Yes, Shannan, I cry too.) She shares her faith. She is a teacher. She wrote 31 days of letting go and if you weren't along for the ride you should go back and read it all. I learned so much. Shannan makes me miss my faith sometimes. And then I think to myself oh hello, you were there all the while.
My faith is very personal and it is deep inside of me just like a tree planted by the water.
So hop on over to Shannan's wonderful blog, visit with her and make a Christmas donation. You'll be glad you did.
7 comments:
I will go over..I miss my faith also...but there are all different kinds I'm thinking now...and no that is not a cop out! I am so tired of all the "talkers" and none of the doers"...I have seen enough of that in the last seven months to last me a life time.
I have already made my donations for the year. Heifer, Rolling Dog Farm, BringChange2Mind & The DeltaSociety. But I PROMISE to check this charity you mentioned for next year, along with your friend's blog. I agree it's a gratifying experience, to donate, especially when you do it in honor of somebody special. I want to tell you, that your quote about faith, " My faith is very personal and it is deep inside of me just like a tree planted by the water" brought tears to my eyes. So beautifully put. Take care.
You're nearly making me weepy over here! I love that you're giving in honor of your boss. LOVE. Thank you so much, my friend. You have brightened my days countless ways. You are a beauty.
Wow....Bless your heart!!
What a sweet and heartfelt post. You remind me of the old poem I used on my blog this month that says,
"I will honor Christmas in my heart and keep it all the year."
Have a wonderful holiday...
I stopped by for a visit and enjoyed reading your blog so much I added myself to follow. This was a great post. My family always picks an organization and donates at Christmas. It's become an annual tradition that we look forward to.
I did it too. Also, I did Angel Tree this year. It was so fun.
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