Christmas is a time of celebration no matter how difficult the economy, or personal issues we face.
I have two favorite holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Most know that I don't care about the commercialization of the holidays. I was really unhappy about stores opening at 3 am just to beat another store to the buyers wallet!
I reflect during the holidays. I reflect on those that have passed before me. I reflect on those that had made my year special. I look forward to seeing family members.
I look forward to private times with my wife.
I think about those that can not make ends meet. My wife and I talked about an adopt-a-family program today.
So many families are going to be short this year. Many are going to lose their unemployment benefits at the wrong time.
We as one family can not make a difference for all those affected but we may be able to make a difference to a single family that thinks there is no way they can have a Christmas dinner or presents.
We have a wish-list column in our local newspaper. I was taken back by what people have the brass to ask for as part of their wish.
A new car, a bedroom outfit, a new dining room set, a house full of carpet. One person even asked for a new home. I know if you don't ask you don't get but with all the people in need it seems over the top to me.
We just paid for a hockey team membership for someone else's child. The boy is a good hockey player but would not have played the sport he loves without help this year. Parents are laid off and could not afford the cost. We donated anonymously and the family has asked everyone to find out who could have done this. They don't know us but we know the coach socially. The boy is not a starter but is a great kid according to the coach.
The pleasure is the smiles. The gifts are gifts. Helping make a surprise that changes what seemed impossible...we do that every day in real estate. The thing we don't do enough of, change lives by example.
Have a Happy Holiday season. Change a life this season...lead by example.
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