Yesterday was the first of 25 days of service as promoted by mormon.org's #LighttheWorld Christmas initiative and, as I announced 2 and a half weeks ago, I spent part of it distributing care packages, coats, and winter wear to the homeless alongside some good friends.
I was overwhelmed with the support I received.
With the combined efforts of many, we collected
3 dozen coats and jackets
25 blankets
bags and bags of warm accessories
and $90 that helped pay for 11 care packages.
We only had a couple of hours to drive around, but even with the three people we were able to give to, I saw one major connecting factor:
Each person we gave to expressed concern at there being enough for others.
Each wanted to make sure they didn't take too much or only took what they needed, even though there was more than enough to go around.
The Christmas season encourages us to be selfless, to be giving, to serve.
I set out yesterday intending to do just that, but really I learned how. I saw for myself what humility, kindness, and unselfishness truly looks like.
May we all do our best to be as giving and selfless as we can this Christmas season.
Visit www.mormon.org for a different idea of service for each day in December - serve 25 ways over 25 days!
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