The Right Thing. - Page 3

**Iowanian** · 12-07-2005, 10:18 AM

Its occured to me, that often this time of year, we, as individuals and families are wrapped up in things like football games, playoff hopes, hanging plastic on our windows, Christmas shopping and any plethora of Things in our daily grind. Most of them, are of little significance in the big picture.

I'm not exactly sure why I'm compelled to make this post, but I am.

This winter, as the temperature drops below zero outside my home, and as I celebrate a win over the hated Donkeys, some dose of reality is sinking in that needs to be said.

This Christmas season, there are alot of things we can do, as individuals just because they are "the right thing" to do.

This year I encourage those of you who can to find someone they can help. There are alot of kids without proper coats, shoes and clothes in poor condition. I wish I could direct you to specific places, but can't right now. If you have the time, the finances and the same kick in the craw that I do, please contact your local school, or a charity program, or a food bank, and see what you can do to help get a kid in a proper pair of shoes, a warm enough coat, and maybe some toys for Christmas.
I know that many churches, school nurses/administrators, as well as local govt programs will be able to give lists "boy, age 12, size 9 shoe, likes football" type lists.

For those without the financial availability to help someone in that capacity....there are Still alot of things you can do. Scoop the snow off the walk for that old widow across the street, take the son of a deployed, wounded or KIA soldier to the Y to play some ball...do something.

Another option, I'm going to quote from the Michael Yon website, because I think its very true, and something you, and your children can do for less than $.50. Write a letter, have your kid draw a picture...whatever. I know, that during the holidays, many of our deployed men and women are having a tough time.

"More than 150,000 troops are at war in Iraq, Afghanistan and stationed other places by land and sea. It's time to remember them, and at least send a letter. Care packages are great, but simple letters can be powerful. The Department of Defense has sorted through endless websites and charities, and does an excellent job organizing links to sites that allow people to help the troops. With a single click, people can donate books to troops, or computers, or frequent flier miles, or they can help wounded veterans or grieving families, or Iraqi children. There are so many options. http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/ "

As an individual, we can all make someone's holiday brighter with very little effort. As a Group of Chief fans, think of the combined good we can do, but each doing one small gesture, that is "the right thing".

C-Mac · 12-07-2005, 07:17 PM

Yes those in need of help, need help the other 11 months also.

tommykat · 12-07-2005, 07:48 PM

Thank you for this post....I have been under mucho stress wondering how I could afford to buy what most take back or don't need. I've done this yearly, however this year might be the time to change and tell the family let's do this for others that can't afford anything instead of us doing for what no one needs...

shaneo69 · 12-07-2005, 08:10 PM

If everybody who had a cat could find it in their hearts to make the ultimate sacrifice this Christmas season, nobody would go hungry.

Sure-Oz · 12-07-2005, 08:15 PM

at my work we got adopt a families ill be biuying some toys for a kid that he had listed, kinda cool.

chief118 · 12-07-2005, 08:49 PM

help can someone tell me how to write a new thread

4th and Long · 12-07-2005, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by chief118

help can someone tell me how to write a new thread

I believe you need another 94 posts to unlock that ability.

- 4th
~ Good deed for the day. Mission accomplished. ~

Mosbonian · 12-07-2005, 10:34 PM

Great post Iowanian!!!

I've always found that the most enjoyable Holiday seasons for me is when I am giving more than receiving.....

When my wife and I were first married, we would volunteer to work on Christmas day filling in for people who would normally have to work so that they could spend Christmas Day with their families.....

Until our kids were born there wasn't a Thanksgiving or Christmas that we didn't spend some part of the day, serving food at either a homeless shelter or battered womens center.....

One year we volunteered to assist at the local Ronald McDonald House serving the families staying there....

Every place I have worked since 1998 we have always adopted a family at Christmas time...but like others have indicated, "need has no season", so we have expanded it to include the whole school year.

It's been my good fortune to realize that for every 1 deed I have done, somehow I have gotten repaid 10 times over...with the smile on a child's face, the heartfelt "thank you" from one who can no longer do for themselves, or just the look in the eye of a greatful friend.

There have been many good ideas on this thread...some that I intend to start practicing myself.

And finally, may I say a very heartfelt "thank you" to all my friends here who said a kind thought, whispered a prayer, or sent their best to my family over the last couple of months. It has meant more than you know.

mmaddog
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Halfcan · 12-07-2005, 11:11 PM

Damm Iowian-I wouldn't have believed my own eyes-you have a heart of gold. Did the ghost of X-mas past scare you or something.

Great post-it makes me want to kick your ass a little less-lol

Merry Christmas to ya!

Lurch · 12-07-2005, 11:30 PM

Iowanian....this is SOOOOOO out-of-character, for you. But, I like it. Thanks for the reminder.

**luv** · 12-08-2005, 01:12 AM

We have a gentleman where I work who attends church with a 90 year old "lil' ol' lady". She can't get out much, but he says that she has a heart of gold. For Thanksgiving, he gave me $20 from her and told me to give it to someone who wouldn't have much of a Thanksgiving. I gave it to a lady whose husband passed away last year, and she is supporting her daughter and her grandson. She was so appreciative. I wish that lil' ol' lady could have been the one receiving the hug!

For Christmas, he gave me $40 to give to someone. There is a girl who has no family in town, is very introverted, and has very little. Once again, hugs.

That lil' ol' lady definitely touched my heart by letting me be in the line of messengers helping someone out. A true inspiration helping people she doesn't know and will never meet.

greg63 · 12-08-2005, 01:22 AM

You have inspired me to go beyond what I normally do this time of year; to be apart of a greater whole, and will find a way somehow to do just that. Great thread!

greg63 · 12-08-2005, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4th and Long

I believe you need another 94 posts to unlock that ability.

- 4th
~ Good deed for the day. Mission accomplished. ~

Another selfless act.

**KcMizzou** · 12-08-2005, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Lurch

Iowanian....this is SOOOOOO out-of-character, for you.

Actually, it's not.

huskerdooz · 12-08-2005, 05:18 AM

My son is in the Cub Scouts and I volunteer as a leader in the Pack. Each year our Cub Scout Pack does a food drive during the month of November and we always do a community service project for our December Pack activity. Last year we went to Harvesters and worked in the warehouse and will be doing the same again this weekend. For our December Pack meeting instead of doing a gift exchange for the boys this year we encouraged everyone to donate a toy for Toys For Tots. After informing my son what "TFT" was and what they did, he was pretty excited about taking a toy for a donation. Hopefully the boys will learn that doing little things like this to help out someone that may not be quite as fortunate as they are is worth the small amount of effort that it takes and that they will want to continue doing similar acts of kindness as they grow into young men and eventually raise families of their own.

As a father and a scout leader I try to remember that the most important thing that I can impart on these boys is that honor and duty aren't just words in a book that someone made up and put together in a sentence because they sound neat. But honor and duty as well as respect and responsibility actually mean something and that they are ideas or concepts to try and live their lives by.

chagrin · 12-08-2005, 07:49 AM

I donate every year to Veterans (VFW and on)causes and have already done so this year. I am passing this link along to my coworkers here.

God Bless 'em!
Happy Holiday season Iowanian

12-07-2005, 10:18 AM
Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $1658454	The Right Thing. Its occured to me, that often this time of year, we, as individuals and families are wrapped up in things like football games, playoff hopes, hanging plastic on our windows, Christmas shopping and any plethora of Things in our daily grind. Most of them, are of little significance in the big picture. I'm not exactly sure why I'm compelled to make this post, but I am. This winter, as the temperature drops below zero outside my home, and as I celebrate a win over the hated Donkeys, some dose of reality is sinking in that needs to be said. This Christmas season, there are alot of things we can do, as individuals just because they are "the right thing" to do. This year I encourage those of you who can to find someone they can help. There are alot of kids without proper coats, shoes and clothes in poor condition. I wish I could direct you to specific places, but can't right now. If you have the time, the finances and the same kick in the craw that I do, please contact your local school, or a charity program, or a food bank, and see what you can do to help get a kid in a proper pair of shoes, a warm enough coat, and maybe some toys for Christmas. I know that many churches, school nurses/administrators, as well as local govt programs will be able to give lists "boy, age 12, size 9 shoe, likes football" type lists. For those without the financial availability to help someone in that capacity....there are Still alot of things you can do. Scoop the snow off the walk for that old widow across the street, take the son of a deployed, wounded or KIA soldier to the Y to play some ball...do something. Another option, I'm going to quote from the Michael Yon website, because I think its very true, and something you, and your children can do for less than $.50. Write a letter, have your kid draw a picture...whatever. I know, that during the holidays, many of our deployed men and women are having a tough time. "More than 150,000 troops are at war in Iraq, Afghanistan and stationed other places by land and sea. It's time to remember them, and at least send a letter. Care packages are great, but simple letters can be powerful. The Department of Defense has sorted through endless websites and charities, and does an excellent job organizing links to sites that allow people to help the troops. With a single click, people can donate books to troops, or computers, or frequent flier miles, or they can help wounded veterans or grieving families, or Iraqi children. There are so many options. http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/ " As an individual, we can all make someone's holiday brighter with very little effort. As a Group of Chief fans, think of the combined good we can do, but each doing one small gesture, that is "the right thing".
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12-07-2005, 10:34 PM	#37
Mosbonian On Hiatus Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-1360300	Great post Iowanian!!! I've always found that the most enjoyable Holiday seasons for me is when I am giving more than receiving..... When my wife and I were first married, we would volunteer to work on Christmas day filling in for people who would normally have to work so that they could spend Christmas Day with their families..... Until our kids were born there wasn't a Thanksgiving or Christmas that we didn't spend some part of the day, serving food at either a homeless shelter or battered womens center..... One year we volunteered to assist at the local Ronald McDonald House serving the families staying there.... Every place I have worked since 1998 we have always adopted a family at Christmas time...but like others have indicated, "need has no season", so we have expanded it to include the whole school year. It's been my good fortune to realize that for every 1 deed I have done, somehow I have gotten repaid 10 times over...with the smile on a child's face, the heartfelt "thank you" from one who can no longer do for themselves, or just the look in the eye of a greatful friend. There have been many good ideas on this thread...some that I intend to start practicing myself. And finally, may I say a very heartfelt "thank you" to all my friends here who said a kind thought, whispered a prayer, or sent their best to my family over the last couple of months. It has meant more than you know. mmaddog *******
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12-07-2005, 11:11 PM	#38
Halfcan In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $7327995	Damm Iowian-I wouldn't have believed my own eyes-you have a heart of gold. Did the ghost of X-mas past scare you or something. Great post-it makes me want to kick your ass a little less-lol Merry Christmas to ya!
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12-07-2005, 11:30 PM	#39
Lurch You rang? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Greenbriar, USA Casino cash: $9924957	Iowanian....this is SOOOOOO out-of-character, for you. But, I like it. Thanks for the reminder. __________________ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. -- Benjamin Franklin
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12-08-2005, 01:12 AM	#40
luv You think you can get by this? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $-1250000	We have a gentleman where I work who attends church with a 90 year old "lil' ol' lady". She can't get out much, but he says that she has a heart of gold. For Thanksgiving, he gave me $20 from her and told me to give it to someone who wouldn't have much of a Thanksgiving. I gave it to a lady whose husband passed away last year, and she is supporting her daughter and her grandson. She was so appreciative. I wish that lil' ol' lady could have been the one receiving the hug! For Christmas, he gave me $40 to give to someone. There is a girl who has no family in town, is very introverted, and has very little. Once again, hugs. That lil' ol' lady definitely touched my heart by letting me be in the line of messengers helping someone out. A true inspiration helping people she doesn't know and will never meet.
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12-08-2005, 01:22 AM	#41
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12-08-2005, 05:18 AM	#44
huskerdooz Starter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Can't get there from here Casino cash: $9659885	My son is in the Cub Scouts and I volunteer as a leader in the Pack. Each year our Cub Scout Pack does a food drive during the month of November and we always do a community service project for our December Pack activity. Last year we went to Harvesters and worked in the warehouse and will be doing the same again this weekend. For our December Pack meeting instead of doing a gift exchange for the boys this year we encouraged everyone to donate a toy for Toys For Tots. After informing my son what "TFT" was and what they did, he was pretty excited about taking a toy for a donation. Hopefully the boys will learn that doing little things like this to help out someone that may not be quite as fortunate as they are is worth the small amount of effort that it takes and that they will want to continue doing similar acts of kindness as they grow into young men and eventually raise families of their own. As a father and a scout leader I try to remember that the most important thing that I can impart on these boys is that honor and duty aren't just words in a book that someone made up and put together in a sentence because they sound neat. But honor and duty as well as respect and responsibility actually mean something and that they are ideas or concepts to try and live their lives by.
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12-08-2005, 07:49 AM	#45
chagrin Giggitty! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Missoula, Mt Casino cash: $9804905	I donate every year to Veterans (VFW and on)causes and have already done so this year. I am passing this link along to my coworkers here. God Bless 'em! Happy Holiday season Iowanian __________________ Times have changed, so have I, things are better now.
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