Daily Gratitude: This is what the Christmas spirit is all about. And every other day of the year too.

All you need to do is what some of the heart wrenching commercials to know the feeling. Don’t take this the wrong way because I love dogs as much as I love people but the two “ads” that always get to me are the ones for St Jude’s and the animal rescue ads.

To see the happy faces of little children who can laugh and love despite the horrific things happening to them and their bodies always brings tears to my eyes. No one should Have to endure that let alone a child.

And then there’s little helpless animals that have been neglected, abused or abandoned. No one has the right to be mean and hateful to another living creature. We can’t forget that.

What are you feeling your heart this week as you celebrate Christmas if you do? Are you thinking beyond yourself and your family?

Who can you help today?

I rarely ask for anyone to donate to anything. I’m not asking now but if you feel inclined it would be most appreciated…..Beverly is one of the women who stimulated my interest in becoming a death doula. She is a key member of the home for the dying that I was volunteering at (abode).

Her nephew just lost EVERYTHING in a fire. Can you take a minute during your celebration today and think of what that would look like (and feel like) if you lost everything. How alone and abandoned would you feel. To say nothing of the immense sensation of overwhelm.

If you feel inclined you can reach out and do something for this young man and his family. If you can’t donate, at least remember him as we head toward a new year. He will really be having a new year.

https://gofund.me/c59487b5b