Christmas & Mom

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Last night I told Mom about serving Christmas dinner to the homeless and she was not too happy about my decision. She said she was glad that I wanted to help and that it is very noble of me, but that she wants me home for Christmas. She asked what my sudden urge to help was, but it’s not a sudden urge. I have always wanted to help, but there were so many things keeping me from helping before, such as, my age, no transportation, not enough time…etc. I suggested having Christmas Eve dinner, but she said that we’re only having Christmas dinner. I completely understand how my mom feels and her wanting me to be home for Christmas. She said this is my “Last Christmas Home,” but it’s not. Even though I’ll be at school next year I will still be home for Christmas. I’ll still have Christmas Eve with my family and Christmas morning, but this is something I really want to do. I’m very excited about Christmas and this is probably one of the main reasons why…I get to help others and spread my own Christmas joy. I talked to Chris about this, this morning and he basically argued with me about it; telling me to stay home for Christmas. I do want to spend Christmas with my family and I’m very grateful and lucky to have my family, but that’s just it. I can eat Christmas dinner with my family, every year, and not worry about where my food is coming from. I can put presents under my own Christmas tree and buy presents for my friends and family, but these people can’t. I want to help them and if serving them Christmas dinner brightens their holiday, then I have succeeded. I don’t want to be the person who always wants to help and just sits around. I really want to help. Chris said it might be really depressing and it’ll “ruin” my holiday. I am aware these people may be depressing…they’re homeless. However, it’s Christmas and everyone deserves to be happy on Christmas. I think it will be fun and a good cause. I’m really excited about doing this, even though a lot of people aren’t happy for me. I know not many people want to spend Christmas away from their family and I completely understand, but if you want to help, let me know.

22 days until Christmas! :o)

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