The church that I attend has a giving tree. What this means is that, during the advent season, the tree is covered with little notes with gift requests from people who cannot afford gifts (for themselves or their children).
I generally take a note from the tree for requests for toys or clothes for children. This year was different, though. I approached the tree during a choir rehearsal break, and started to pick out one of the notes, expecting to find a request for winter hats or clothes. I was stopped in my tracks, though, when I realized that many of the notes were requests for help with fuel payments.
The tree was nearly covered with envelopes with the word "Fuel" on them. Covered. Before I knew it, I started to cry. I took an envelope and left the room, not wanting anyone to see my reaction.
It was such an immediate reaction, I didn't know where it came from at first. Then, I remembered how I was a few years ago (as I described in my last email.) It was only a few short years ago that I needed help paying my fuel bill.
Now I was in a position to help someone else out. I don't know who I helped, but I'm glad I could do it. I hope they can do the same for someone else one day as well.
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