Tonight I feel nostalgic? Is that the right word? Sometimes I wish we could turn back the hands of time and do some things differently. Yet, my logical side asks "why?" when I have no regrets. I suppose that tonight it is because someone reminded me of how things used to be when I was struggling so hard just to make ends meet. I was reminiscing of a time when I was much happier and had so much less.

When these thoughts arise, I often wonder if people who have everything wish they had a little bit less. Do they ever wish to reclaim the fighting spirit and abandon the prize they have now? I wonder...

My daughter and I were talking the other day about a non-profit organization called "Doorstep". I told her that we had used their services several times when she was little. We also used the services of "Let's Help", another local non-profit orgainization. Nowadays, we are contributors to these organizations, as well as the Shawnee County Rescue Mission (whose services were not used, fortunately). It never fails, whenever we make a contribution, and I begin to share my many thanks for their dedication to helping others, I always get a little heartfelt pride that I am now able to give back.

Please keep in mind your local organizations that help the needy and try to give when you can. Someone needs YOUR help today.