I wanted to take the opportunity to wish all of my
readers and followers a Merry Christmas. I am already looking ahead towards the
New Year for some exciting changes including new products to develop, some
exciting interviews for the Rust Belt Chronicles and growth.
But for now, let’s focus on the true meaning of
Christmas and celebrate with family, friends and (even) strangers. Going out of
our way to make someone’s day special and memorable is worthy and noble. Putting
a smile on somebody’s face is a way to show we care.
It’s the season of giving, not receiving.
Helping the homeless, visiting the nursing home or
reaching out to someone in need are ways to share the Christmas spirit with
others.
Last week, I noticed a flyer with a photo of a missing
dog at my workplace. Their home had been broke into a week ago and the robbers
sprayed their pet with pepper spray and although it had a radio-controlled
collar it escaped from their home and yard.
While driving near our 3-park area on a icy day
after work on Friday, I spotted the dog, turned the car around and pulled into
the park to coax the young pup. It stared at me, turned around and ran the
opposite direction towards traffic and another park.
I drove back to work, got the owner’s phone number
from the flyer and contacted the couple; who verified it was their dog. The
couple drove to the park which I already had returned too, to help find “Buckeye.”
The mixed-breed (part shepherd), white with brown spots, was nowhere to be
found.
After attending a wedding Saturday evening, my wife
and I drove through the park system to locate the dog, to no avail. The owner said
he was going to walk through the parks on Saturday. I hope they find their pup!
At least I gave them hope in finding that puppy!
On Christmas Eve day, I took a drive to our local
Toy Time organization to drop off some toys for needy children. Unfortunately,
they were closed. So my next thought was to watch for a child I could surprise
with a few gifts. After picking up some groceries and walking to my car;
another car parked beside me in the parking lot. In the car were a mother and a
little girl around 5 years old.
I asked the mother of the small child if she would
be interested in the gifts. The mother asked her daughter and her little face
lit up with happiness. I gave her the gifts and she thanked me and wished me- a
Merry Christmas.
One out of two good deeds isn’t bad because it’s the
thought that matters most!
I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!
Until
We Meet Again,
Jim Carver
Jim Carver
Author: The Legacy of David A. Wells- The Lexington High School
“Band of Gold”
Something Meaningful that Matters!
www.successthroughmusic.com
Something Meaningful that Matters!
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