Compassion For Those Less Fortunate This Holiday Season

For some people, the holiday season can be a time of absolute bliss, while for other people, the holiday season is a time of grieving and/or loss.

While some people are celebrating being in a new home, a raise, a new job, or spending the holidays with a loved one, others are having to deal with homelessness, the loss of a job, or the loss of a loved one.

I saw this post today that beautifully sums this up:

“Before you start posting pictures like this for Christmas…..

…..please take into consideration that some parents have lost their jobs and don’t know how they’re going to feed their kids, let alone buy presents for them.

Some parents are struggling to get bills paid.

Some people have lost family members, and Christmas won’t be the same.

Some people are fighting for their lives, and Christmas shopping is the last thing on their minds.

For me, this year, it’s more important who’s around your tree rather than what’s under it.”

~Author unknown~

So, as you go into the holiday season, enjoy it with your loved ones and make many sweet memories! As you are making those beautiful memories, please be mindful, have compassion, and pray for those who may be less fortunate than you this holiday.