Giving from the Heart...

" Young lady, you really made my day today.. I'm going to cherish this card forever. Thank-You and please come back.. I love You"...

During the last 3 weeks, the children and families who make up KISS have been making and collecting cards to distribute to various Senior assisted Living facilities. Well, today was the big day!!! Some very special little girls and I loaded up and distributed over 100 plus cards to some very awesome men and women.

To see the faces of both the kids and the seniors warmed my heart. The Seniors were so happy, some said they couldn't wait to get back to their rooms to put their cards up. Some even asked could they have 2 cards!!

As we gave the cards out, I stood back and watched the girls interact with the seniors. They were asking, what were their names, how old were they, what schools they go to etc.. I just smiled. You know how you get that lump in your chest when something just feels so right that you want to cry? Yep, I had that feeling today.

As we walked back to the truck, I asked the girls how were they feeling? My daughter replied, I feel great Mommy and my "niece" other little one responded," Ms. Neka I feel like I'm making a difference".. That was my reminder that this is what it's all about.

As we drove to our next location, I listened to the girls as they talked and my daughter said, " my grandparents are old but they don't live in a place where nobody goes to visit them". Her friend replied, " Yeah, because you all love them". I thought to myself, "Wow".

We arrived to our next location and the receptionist at the front desk actually cried as I introduced myself and the young girls to her. The seniors at this location were amazing and spunky!!! They were happy to take pictures. They were in the dining hall having Christmas Eve lunch. They didn't want us to leave and they made me promise to come back and visit them again. I told them we would for Valentine's Day...

Alot of us have become consumed with purchasing the perfect gift. This year was the 1st time I've been touched in this manner. I amaze myself daily. The old Neka has surely become more appreciative over the last 5 years and today was a definite reminder that it doesn't cost to smile.

So, today I challenge each of you to make someone smile. It's not about the dollar you spend but your TIME!!!

Merry Christmas All!!!