Friday, December 07, 2007
"I need your help"
"Hey Countess, I need your help." began the message from one of my SoBe friends, Thomas Barker. He told me a little about the South Beach Aids Project and all the good things that organization does for the people in that area who have been diagnosed with Aids; and they do it all for free so that no one gets turned away. Now their mission is compromised by lack of funding and they are reaching out to the community for help.
As my dear friend, The Mrs. Astor, wrote in her blog today, "The South Beach AIDS Project is in trouble. Unlike other organizations, SoBAP doesn't give fancy-dress balls and have celebrities appearing at black tie functions; they just give free help to those in need."
I was happy that I could help out but it started me thinking about the Holiday Season and the spirit of giving.
I remember one Christmas many, many years ago when The Countess was only a skullery maid with four children to take care of. As Christmas Day got closer and closer, I began to panic that there not only would be no presents under the tree, but there wouldn't even be a tree to put something under in the first place; never mind dinner on the table. I'd like to say that the Fairy Godmother swooped in, waved her magic wand, and "POOF!" presents, tree, and dinner appeared out of thin air. In reality acquiring those things all began by saying, "I need your help".
Once I had a steady paycheck coming in, I determined to always give something back during the Christmas season. Even a small amount is a tremendous help to most organizations. I am partial to local organizations that help the immediate community like the South Beach Aids Project.
Look around your community. You will probably find an organization that is helping one of your neighbors or even a family member. Don't forget them. You never know when you might have to say, "I need your help."
And if you are VERY, VERY GOOD, you might grow up to be Mrs. Claus!
As my dear friend, The Mrs. Astor, wrote in her blog today, "The South Beach AIDS Project is in trouble. Unlike other organizations, SoBAP doesn't give fancy-dress balls and have celebrities appearing at black tie functions; they just give free help to those in need."
I was happy that I could help out but it started me thinking about the Holiday Season and the spirit of giving.
I remember one Christmas many, many years ago when The Countess was only a skullery maid with four children to take care of. As Christmas Day got closer and closer, I began to panic that there not only would be no presents under the tree, but there wouldn't even be a tree to put something under in the first place; never mind dinner on the table. I'd like to say that the Fairy Godmother swooped in, waved her magic wand, and "POOF!" presents, tree, and dinner appeared out of thin air. In reality acquiring those things all began by saying, "I need your help".
Once I had a steady paycheck coming in, I determined to always give something back during the Christmas season. Even a small amount is a tremendous help to most organizations. I am partial to local organizations that help the immediate community like the South Beach Aids Project.
Look around your community. You will probably find an organization that is helping one of your neighbors or even a family member. Don't forget them. You never know when you might have to say, "I need your help."
And if you are VERY, VERY GOOD, you might grow up to be Mrs. Claus!
Countess Bedelia 12/07/2007 07:19:00 PM
4 Comments:
An excellent post, Countess. I couldn't agreee with you more and I'll be getting right on that today.
And what a lovely Mrs. Claus you are!
And what a lovely Mrs. Claus you are!
You bring tears to my eyes.
But, just what did you do with that Mrs. Claus outfit; I have a pair of white high heels that are screaming its name.
But, just what did you do with that Mrs. Claus outfit; I have a pair of white high heels that are screaming its name.
tosca, I know you are always doing a lot of good things in your community. *hugs*
Mrs. Astor, the Mrs. Claus outfit belongs to a charity that I was treasurer of for many years; but the jewels are mine.