Gratitude Post #3: Everything We Need...and much of what we want

I happened upon this website called 2Hands.org.  Essentially, its mission is to help those who need help - and allow "angels" to give what they can.  People post their stories and what they need, like help with PG&E bills or Christmas gifts for their children.  "Angels" can then contact the poster and help.

And this is where people start saying, 'Ah.  There are probably so many scammers out there or those who don't really need something." Yeah, yeah, you skeptical Grinch-like people!  I know that it is possible that there are people who take advantage of organizations like this, BUT there are also so many people who legitimately need a helping hand.  So many people in the world are one or two paychecks away from being homeless.  They struggle to get basic needs met and are unable to buy Christmas presents for their kids or put food on the table.  I can only imagine how heartbreaking it must be to not be able to provide for my kids.

So many of us take what we have for granted.  We mistake what we want for things we need.  Yes, I need food to eat, but do I need all the extras we buy, like chocolate or chips? Did I need to buy new towels or did I just get them because they were "a good deal"?  Did I need that new board game...or did I get it to just add to my collection?

I am blessed - and most of the things we buy nowadays are wants, things we can definitely do without. We are fortunate to be working.  We are fortunate to be able to afford the "extras" now.  There are so many who are not as fortunate.  I am grateful we are have everything we need....and much of what we want.

I only wish I was able to help everyone on that website.  If you have lot of love in your heart and a little to spare, please take a minute to look at the website and be someone's Angel this holiday season.