How was Thanksgiving? Mine was quiet, just the way I like it. I went to visit my mom. We had Thanksgiving lunch at the community center in her town then went to see Love the Coopers. I enjoyed spending time with Mom.
We also did a little bit of online shopping. No more black Friday shopping for us. We haven't gone in years. It gets too crazy, and unless you need a big ticket item like a computer, game system, or large flat screen HDTV, the deals really aren't worth the hassle. It seems like everyone is having sales now too, and I've gotten quite a few coupons in the mail to use in addition to the sales at Penneys, Kohls, Michaels, and Amazon. I've still got plenty of shopping to do!
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And now, Coffee Chat with Rory.
She asks, "Will you be participating in Giving Tuesday?"
What is GivingTuesday?
GivingTuesday is a global day of giving. After the sales of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, GivingTuesday is a time to celebrate and encourage activities that support charities and non profits. Whether it’s making a donation, volunteering time, helping a neighbour or spreading the word, GivingTuesday is a movement for everyone who wants to give something back.
This is the first time I've heard of Giving Tuesday, but it makes perfect sense! I don't plan to limit myself just to today, though.
Last night, I took a meal to a friend whose husband just had surgery and can't walk. Yes, she can cook, but it gave her more time to be with her family instead of in the kitchen.
My school is doing a collection of new books and blankets for a local homeless shelter.
I have plans to purchase items for the Angel Tree at church. The gifts go to children of prisoners.
There are many ways I can give, but it's not for my glory; it is for God's.
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Giving to the poor, needy, widows, is a constant theme from Old Testament to New Testament of the Bible. This verse puts it in a nutshell. My translation is, "Give all that you can to the poor because it is the right thing to do."
Have a great week!
Hope you get to feeling better soon. I went to Menard's on Black Friday. Spent an hour and fifteen minutes just in the checkout line. I purchased online at Christianbook.com and found some great deals there. Glad you had a nice, quiet Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteI do hope you are feeling better soon! I did decorate some of my house (inside) for Christmas, but since we get a real tree we will wait another week or so.
ReplyDeleteI love that you took someone a meal! I find people don't do that so much anymore, but it is something that is so so helpful when a family is in the middle of a tough time. Our church does it for new mothers for a period of 2 weeks, and let me tell you I was ETERNALLY grateful to them. And yes, it should definitely be something more than one day.