john and i spent the entire christmas day at home in our pajamas. that meant i did not encounter any people all day. so last night as we headed out to the movies i thought this will be my only chance to practice an act of kindness outside of my home. but other than going to and from the car (which luckily parked in front of the theater) there really was nothing that inspired me. so when we got home at 11pm i felt kind of panicked that i would have to skip the day.
however as i was lying in bed i was thinking about all the movies i have seen lately and through out there has been a common thread and that was ads for st. jude's children's hospital. st. jude's provides cutting edge treatment to very sick children at absolutely no cost to the family. from time to time i have thought that i would like to donate but second guess my small donation wouldn't do much. last night i felt a change of heart that the children who were shot had no chance so i needed to help those that do. my donation may not be large but i believe every dollar can make a difference. done.
i immediately got up. opened my computer. went to st. jude's site and amazingly the first donation option was what i was planning to give. i checked the box and before i knew it, i had donated to st. jude's hospital.
i am glad that in my small way i can be a part of something so large and so good.
merry christmas.
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