We successfully completed our temporary elf duties for the local Salvation Army, and we are now happily resuming the life of wayward retirees! We are dog tired, but we held up better than we thought we would, LOL. Thank goodness for the successful treatment of my knee two weeks ago! Among other duties, we helped organize the bike donations. We didn’t count up how many there were, but we would guess over 500 shiny sets of wheels! Whew! Even though it taxed us physically, we had a great time. We were happy to see friends we met last year and fortunate to make some new friends this year.
Because of the Salvation Army, Christmas is a little brighter for some families in our area. The Salvation Army provides assistance for some of the poorest of the poor in our communities, and they also provide relief aid during natural disasters. If you see a Salvation Army bell ringer this week and in years to come, please do me a favor! Please stop and put some money in the kettle! Thank you and God bless!
God Bless you for donating so much time and effort to help in making those families be able to have a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteIt was tiring but fun! I think we are going to vegetate all week, LOL.
ReplyDeleteYa'll are good little elves. I'm glad now you can rest, though. I'm vegetating today as Hunter will be here for three days starting tomorrow, and we'll be berry, berry busy! :)
ReplyDeleteis really great when we can give alittle or even alot of ourselves.
ReplyDeletemerry christmas donna,wishing you health and happiness in 2009
Oh, Sally! I hope you have lots of Christmas fun with sweet Hunter!
ReplyDeleteIt was great that we could help out this year, Kylie! I wasn't sure there for a while with my knee not cooperating with me, LOL.
ReplyDeleteAnd may all your wishes come true in 2009! Merry Christmas to you, my new "southern" friend!
One of my homeless friends works as a bell ringer during the holidays...the Salvation Army does a lot of wonderful things around here too...bless you for helping them do what they do...
ReplyDeleteI love the Salvation Army and I always give a little something when I can. I actually spent 15 mins. talking to one of the volunteers one day lol. We talked about how thrifty we both were ha ha!
ReplyDeleteHugs to you Donna and enjoy your retiree status once again!!
Oh and thanks for making me constantly smile with you comments!!!
Great ministry! Happy that you enjoyed your elf duties.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like hard (but worthwhile) work!!
ReplyDeleteYour blog looks so wonderful ~ and that little dog in the picture is soooo cute!!!
Take care and rest those weary feet
love and hugs Tabitha XXXX
Oh yes, I agree, please rest your weary feet, and I must say i admire what you do for the poor!
ReplyDeleteI am happy that your knees are better now!
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Hugs, Maria
BTW, that doggy looks like my own D'Ora :)
I am so glad your knee did well while you did this wonderufl work. Now I hope you rest and enjoy your
ReplyDeleteChristmas!
My Mom used to tell me that the only real Christmas she ever remembered was the one from the Salvation Army. They brought her a little doll that she treasured for many years. God bless you Donna and I always have change when I stop by the wonderful bell ringers!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for you sweet comments and sharing your experiences with the Salvation Army and bell ringers.
ReplyDeleteThe little pooch picture is a freebie by Microsoft. He certainly looks like he is ready for mischief, huh?
There's So much love in your hearts sweetie!!! Well done!
ReplyDeleteHappy Restful night!!!hughugs
Merry Christmas Donna! I have really enjoyed reading of your travels and all...thanks for sharing! Cindy
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