Some Reflections

There are numerous times when any number of individuals may say to themselves, in some self talk, 'What can I do?' Most of us want to pitch in when help is needed or when a crisis arises. And it doesn't necessarily mean that the crisis is a hurricane or earthquake. It might very well be that a family has lost a home or that a group of people in a civic organization could use a helping hand.

It could be something as simple, given the heat wave here in Chicago, that we look in on someone who is older or is without airconditioning.

I have thought about the idea of 'What can I do?' for many years, often reflecting on what it means to those who simply don't have the means, for one reason or another, to acquire what is needed to forge ahead.

For me, I think that the answer to the question, 'What can I do?' is this. We can do almost anything, not everything but, almost anything. It will take some time, phone calls, consideration of others, kindness, and a sincere desire to help others...to help them without any reservations or conditions. Yes, you have to throw yourself into it. Put another way, don't be detered, don't be afraid to go for it.

Thanks for you support of our charity,
Dick