My Holiday Wish

Each year I wish for the same thing- doesn't seem to work so this year I have decided on several wishes that aren't for me- they are for others.

I wish parents would take back responsibility of their children- why are 14 year-olds killing people? You brought them into this world now do something about it.

I wish American would take responsibility for the homeless and runaway kids- they need homes, food, encouragement and job skills. I ask you to help 1 person who is down on their luck- if you can buy a McDonald's happy meal you can help one person.

I wish we would go back to being a society that isn't so angry and resentful- what happen to kindness and respect toward others? How many random acts of kindness have you given lately?

I wish there weren't wars- how many people have to die before we (if we) ever find peace? When is the last time you thanked a vet? Or helped a vets widow?

Have you ever worked in a soup kitchen? Went to a nursing home to visit? Visited a child's hospital ward during the holiday?

There are many things we all want- for me most of all I want to be optimistic- I want you to know that we will never always get what we want- but we can wish. Please do one random act of kindess during the holidays and post here what you have done. You can make a difference- if you are kind or help someone else- they in turn will help someone else. Give it a try- what do you have to lose?

Bless all of you during your holiday season.

Carol H.