Besides going to meetings, eating, sleeping and shopping, we did some volunteer time while I was in Topeka. Friday evening Jessica, Michele and I volunteered with the United Way. The evening was called "Party with a Purpose". Jessica's office was the organizers of the event. We each first donated $35.00. Then we were given envelopes that had money and information in it. (age, sizes, wants, etc....) We had one hour to go shopping. And boy oh boy was that hard. Jessica had a 5 year old little girl whose favorite thing is Hello Kitty. Easy. Michele had a teenage boy who likes K-State. Easy. Me.... I got an 8 year old boy who likes Sonic the Hedgehog. HELLO! Do you know how hard it is to find Sonic the Hedgehog??? Hard!
It sure makes you stop and think! Simple little things. The Mother of these kids also had a list of wants......... laundry detergent and cleaning supplies. Something that we take for granted. I do have to admit, it made us teary. I just can't imagine.
Soooooo......
The next time you wash your clothes..........
or clean your floors and toilet..........
say a prayer.........
and be thankful for everything you have.
And...... find some time...... to help others out. If not volunteering, just by opening the door for someone.
Make some one's day........ it will make you feel good.
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