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12/25/2013

 
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Some people are lonely this Christmas. Their family may be far away, part of a dimly remembered past. Those without a home will have no chance to read this message. Worldly goods won't be part of their belongings. I only hope they find some comfort on this day.

People working for the Salvation Army do a wonderful job in caring for anyone living on the streets. They don't judge, but understand the frail mental, emotional, and physical condition of the people they contact. I wish I could adopt the same attitude. I'm working on it. How about you?

In the latest news, the police fund gave £50,000 to food banks in West Yorkshire out of money raised from stolen property.

The commissioner said: "As Christmas approaches more and more families are struggling to make ends meet and the reliance on food banks has become a reality.

"This money will help those food banks in the areas of greatest need to buy more supplies as the festive season draws closer and into the New Year.


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"This donation will go some way to addressing the needs of families and hopefully contribute towards easing the pressure on those in our communities in these increasingly difficult times.

I remember my childhood in Australia. The Salvation Army would march to my street and play music. My sisters and I would join the crowd to listen to their message of peace and understanding. Times were hard in the 50s, but we knew no other life.

We should never take what we own for granted. Who knows what's around the corner. 'But for the grace of God, go I'.


Waiwai link
12/24/2013 08:34:32 pm

Merry Christmas to you! The Salvation Army is doing a great job!

Amy link
12/24/2013 09:25:32 pm

Francene, I so appreciate your sensitivity toward others who are not as fortunate. Thank you for frequently pointing out the realities of life for others.

Sophie Bowns link
12/25/2013 05:53:59 am

It does make me sad to think of the less fortunate around Christmas. I always try to donate to charities all year around, even if it is just putting money in collection boxes. I like to do my bit :)

Veronica Roth link
12/25/2013 06:16:42 pm

Hi Francine, that's a wonderful Christmas post you've written. I've been on the generous receiving end of the Salvation Army as a political refugee when my family escaped the former Czechoslovakia. Although I was only a child, I've never forgotten the help we all got having come to Canada with nothing but our lives. Over the years I've supported the Salvation Army any way I could. They do wonderful work. :) Hope your Christmas is turning out br lovely and magical.

Francene Stanley link
12/25/2013 07:41:45 pm

It's really good to hear from someone who the Army has helped. This makes it much more relevant. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Alana link
12/26/2013 06:16:56 am

When my neighborhood in upstate New York was flooded in 2011, the Salvation Army opened a kitchen right on a street corner and fed those whose houses were uninhabitable or those who had no drinking water or power.


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    Born in Australia, I moved to Britain half way through my long life.

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