Holidays

Holidays are a great time to be with families and spending time with your loved ones. However the holidays are also a great time for those who are struggling and need assistance. These days and especially these days when Thanksgiving is approaching, I see many people who are raising money to help homeless children or those who don't have families and need comfort. I am so glad that people in our society are stepping up to help people in this time of need and just helping out no matter what the circumstances are. A few days ago, I was walking down a street when I saw this little girl carrying a box that said "Please donate money for kids like me and many more." You know, tears just welded up in my eyes and I had no idea what came over me. My mom and I opened our wallets and donated money. The way the girl approached me and the way this big smile came over her face was such an incredible moment. I mean she couldn't have been older than 5 or 6 years of age but managed to help out. As I was walking, I began to think about what Atticus once said. No matter how cruel, greedy, and bitter a person may be, there is still some goodness waiting to jump out of them. This little girl was such an amazing and helpful child who could melt a person's heart. She reminded me of Scout and how she walked up to the mob when they were attacking Atticus. Scout had a responsibility to help her father and this little girl had a responsibility to help children like her. It was a very touching moment.