Bag of Hope

My children always want to give to the people on the street, especially at this time of year. When we learned about the idea called “bags of hope,” we joined in with loads of enthusiasm, preparing food items and a note with a prayer of hope packaged together for the next homeless person we would see on the street.

Offering a bag of hope

Handing a bag to a grateful-looking person, we attentively watched as he reached into the bag. He pulled out the note before the food. His cold stiff fingers carefully and gently unfolded the paper. He quickly read the words written by my daughter, Sarah. They said, “Don’t give up. God put each of us here for a reason and don’t waste it. My prayers are with you.”

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The Space Between

The space between Thanksgiving and Christmas can be a time of joy, family and fun. For others, it can be the most difficult time of the year.

Just as this holiday season can bring out your best side, what we are most grateful for in our lives; for some, it can be a reminder of what they have lost or what feels so empty. Holidays can be happy times, and yet holidays can bring out true challenges and be really hard.

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