IN YOUR OWN WORDS THINK ABOUT THIS BY RAELENE JOHNSON, VOICE VENDOR THINK ABOUT THIS: Times can be hard for all of us, but homeless people go through even harder times. During the holidays, it's even worse for them. Just imagine if everyone thought about just one person who is less fortunate, and how they could help by being kind to them. Those people would feel so good, and you would see how they would react to being the receiver of your gift of kindness. They may start to cry because no one else has taken the time to do anything like that. Think about how you would feel if, God forbid, you became homeless. You might feel lost and lose more and more hope, as each day feels long, and the nights feel even longer. Could you make it outdoors, with no one to care for you or even wonder if you are hungry or cold? Some people say homeless people should just get a job because then, they would be housed, Well, that sounds RAELENE JOHNSON. CREDIT: KAREN BEEMAN good, but think about this: If you are homeless, you have no address. You probably don’t have a phone, and you can’t wear clean clothes or take a shower. If you had an ID, it may have been stolen or gotten lost. How do you think you could get a job? Think about that for a minute and put yourself in their shoes. How would you feel? Think about this: The holidays are almost upon us, and a lot of us will suffer because of loneliness. Some families will not have time for their loved ones who are struggling. It’s one reason why some of us want to give up during the holidays. Some will take their own lives because of the pain they are in. (How would you feel if you were one of them?) Why is it that most people today don't have time to be bothered worrying about other people and only care about themselves or their families? As we get closer to the holiday season, think about how your actions could make someone feel better. By taking a minute to say a kind word, you can really change a person’s outlook on life. Imagine if more people were kind to each other and let other people know they mattered. This world would be better. So, be thankful for what you have, As the holidays get closer, maybe you can see your way to help someone less fortunate. See what might come from helping a person in need. May you be blessed as you prepare for the holidays, and may you have a blessed holiday season. ■ BY REA BROWN, VOICE VENDOR 8 DENVER VOICE October 2024
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