Sometimes when I read something or watch a movie I am inspired to do
something different from normal life.Wrap that with the idea that my
daughter started asking me to put up the Christmas Tree in August. (I
think she shopped at Khol's one too many times). The Halloween
decorations were barely up on the walls when she was asking about
Christmas.
I recently saw the movie The Heart Of Christmas. It is a
heartbreaking yet hopeful holiday film about a family faced with losing
their child and their quest to give him one last Christmas celebration.
Based
on a true story that gained national attention, the films tells the
story of Austin and Julie Locke, who are devastated to learn that their
young son Dax has been diagnosed with cancer. With courage,
determination and faith they decide to give the boy one last Christmas –
even if it has to be in October! When the community sees their
decorations and learns the truth of what’s going on in their home, a
truly moving outpouring of care and support occurs that people really
need to see to believe. THE HEART OF CHRISTMAS is available on DVD Tuesday, October 16.
The
movie was such a great heartwarming tale that I have been inspired to
try to find a great way to give back to my own community. While I don't
know someone who is going through cancer - but we can help any time at
Volunteers of America. There are some great opportunities to serve the
community with our kids - December 8 we will help deliver fruit and
chocolate baskets and homemade holiday cards to 5,750 seniors in the
community who may not receive a gift or visit during the holiday season.
You could also Adopt a family and or deliver meals Thanksgiving or
Christmas time. Last year we had fun wrapping books - over 1,000 books
needed to be wrapped before they could be delivered to the kids for
their Christmas party. If you are interested in volunteering there are
all kinds of opportunities - reach out to Rachel at VOA. Contact Rachel
Dolgin at 720-264-3310 or
rdolgin@voacolorado.org to volunteer.
Let this amazing DVD inspire you like it did me.
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