Do Something.

This morning on the way to work I saw a homeless family. I was at a stopped at a stop sign and happened to look over. There was a mom and two children. They were bundled up and have a few blankets and a few bags of belongings. I can’t even begin to tell you how much my heart broke at that moment. I wanted to stop and offer something, anything, but I didn’t. I noticed the youngest child, a boy, had a book that he was looking at. I wasn’t sure why he wasn’t enrolled in school, but I guess when you’re homeless, sending your kids to school each day is an obstacle.

I’m a coordinator for United Way fundraising, and this year I toured Guardian Angel Settlement House. I don’t think I’ve shared this information on my blog before, but if I have, sorry for the repetition. When I visited Guardian Angel, I was deeply moved by the sister who runs the facility. I decided then that I wanted to volunteer there, but because I often get really absorbed in my life, I never made it there to volunteer. After what I saw this morning, I made the decision to finally volunteer, so I called Sister Annalee and am now going to help out.

My ultimate dream has always been to open a very special homeless shelter that includes an area for families, job placement, drug & alcohol counseling, a clothing store that makes clothes available to people for jobs and interviews, and a bunch of other things. Just a place where people can be given the stepping stones for a new life. I know one day, I will be in the position financially to do this.

Anyway, I just thought I’d share this. With the Christmas season coming, I really hope that some of you who read my blog will get involved in some way with helping those who really need it. No matter if it’s a blanket, money, your time, food, whatever. I really believe that every little bit we do out of our hearts makes a big difference in someone’s life.