Spreading the Spirit of Christmas.

Hello Everyone.
I hope that everyone is enjoying the Christmas holiday season
and remembering what this time of year is all about.
For our family
the meaning is centered around
the greatest gift man has ever received...
the birth of a miracle...
a small baby boy,,,
who came to change and save the world.

It is also about finding some way to give to others.
Last year, we rang the bells for the Salvation Army at Walmart,
and this year, well, we are trying to help out a little closer to home.
I received an email yesterday and immediately knew that this was
the thing for us to do this year.
I have sent out an email to my list of friends and family
and I thought that those of you who follow my blog
may be looking as well for a way to give of yourself this year.

A week ago
a man named Tommy...
who was once a part of my extended family...
someone who helped build the home we live in now...
lost his life after falling from a home he was working on.
I only saw Tommy every blue moon,
usually at some function supporting his granddaughter
who is the same age as Alexandra,
but it didn't matter how long it had been
he still had a smile when he saw us...
and a kind word to say.
After hearing the news of his death,
my mind went to his family and
what they would face this holiday season.
Like many,
I wanted to do something but didn't know what.
Then I was forwarded an email yesterday
originated by one of his friends
telling me that his family is struggling.
Not only mentally, but financially to cover funeral costs.
Friends are trying to come up with ways
to raise money for his family to help out with this.
They have come up with a plan to sell Krispy Kreme donuts
like many of the schools do for fundraisers; however,
they are open to help or donations of anykind.
I plan to buy a few boxes of donuts and
give a donation to Nave's Funeral Home in Erin, Tn.
This money will go towards Tommy's funeral costs
and hopefully help ease a little of the burden for his family.

Times are tough...
if you are like us,
you may not have much to give
but we will find a way to do what we can.
I can give my kids no greater gift this Christmas
than to teach them how to care for others
and how important it is to give to those who are in need.

If you would like to join me in doing something this Christmas
to make a difference in this family's life...
just send me an email and I will fill you in on all the information.

Thank You
&
Merry Christmas!