Each year, the hospital I work for takes part in a program called Angel Tree Ministries. Staff & Departments in our hospital "adopt" local kids that wouldn't really have a Christmas if it wasn't for programs like Angel Tree Ministries. We get their ages, first names, clothing sizes and wish lists.... My Department (7 Women in Total) like to adopt 2 kids - usually 1 boy & 1 girl - and buy gifts for both.
This year, we've been asked about "adopting" a family of 3 kids and their mom.
Please bare with me - this will hurt your heart....
The mom has cervical cancer.... the dad bailed on the family... the 12 year old daughter is taking on the role of mom to her little brothers because their mom is sick... the 8 year old son was hit by a truck and suffers from lots of medical problems including having a colostomy... the 5 year old son has a brain tumor and this will most likely be his last Christmas...
Crying yet? Join the rest of us...
So of course, we all immediately agreed to "adopting" the entire family. We want to make sure this family has the most amazing Christmas and hopefully several more to come. We want to be able to provide them a tree, decorations, plus anything else that they may need or want.
I'm telling you this because I want you all to take a step back and take a moment to be thankful to all that you have....
If any of you want to help us out and make sure this family has an amazing Christmas, let me know.
If you have families in your area that could use a blessing this year, reach out to them...
