Monday, December 14, 2009

The Angel Tree


I just happened to wander into the bank lobby today instead of doing my usual drive thru. In the lobby of the bank stood a beautifully decorated Christmas Tree with packages beneath. As I approached the tree I noticed there were still Angel ornaments on the tree. These brightly colored ornaments listed four items each "Angel" wanted for Christmas. As I studied the ornaments in order to pick one I noticed the nature of the gifts, they were humbling. Listed were items such as detergent, stamps, stationary and lotion. There weren't any extravagances, just plain needs. This got me to thinking about how little it really takes to make someones day.

In the end I took four ornaments off the Angel Tree. My friend, Lynn, was kind enough to take two of them and I kept two. This is a tough economy and people don't have much to give. The fact of the matter is these "Angels" aren't really asking for much. Just the necessities, that's all they want. Make someones Christmas merry. Sometimes a smile, kind word, or a small donation is all it takes. Thanks for visiting. ;-)

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