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Great dinner!

December 21st, 2006 at 02:31 pm

I had a great dinner last night. First of all, I learned that one of the teenagers that works at the restaurant, is an orphan and lives with a brother. she is working her way thru high school. But she has no clothes and has to wear shorts to work in the wintertime. I gave her a christmas card last night with enough cash to buy a few outfits. I am not thru with her, I intend to give her money to help her out thru this coming year.
Second, I got to see my granddaughters for the first time in over 3 years. They are both bigger than I am. They are just like grown women now! (16 and almost 18) They drove to come and have dinner with us. We had a wonderful meal, but they sure don't eat much!!
They have had a very hard life, with both their mother and father giving them up, but I think they are turning out well.We have all just written off the mother and the father. It is sad, but maybe that is why the kids seem so grown up for their age.
We really enjoyed ourselves.
I have some more money to give to another teen at the restaurant tonight. She is one of 7 children and money is tight.
This is what christmas is all about. I am so glad I save my money. It is so fun to give it to people in need. That hug I got from the orphan teen last night, means more to me than any gift I could ever get. Merry Christmas!!

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11 Responses to “Great dinner!”

  1. tinapbeana Says:
    December 21st, 2006 at 02:54 pm 1166712849
    1166712849

    i want to be like you when i 'grow up', julie! glad to hear your money is bringing you happiness, just not the way most folks would it expect it to.

  2. Carolina Bound Says:
    December 21st, 2006 at 03:06 pm 1166713590
    1166713590

    Thanks for such a heartwarming entry. How wonderful of you to help those kids out. You're right; that's what Christmas is all about.

  3. janH Says:
    December 21st, 2006 at 03:42 pm 1166715737
    1166715737

    Wow, Julie, you have the right spirit for not only Christmas, but for the whole year. You are an inspiration for me to really think about how I want to pass on the goodness that has been given to me. Thank you!

  4. fern Says:
    December 21st, 2006 at 04:02 pm 1166716927
    1166716927

    What a heartwarming story, Julie. I would like to find someone I can do that for.

  5. creditcardfree Says:
    December 21st, 2006 at 05:02 pm 1166720576
    1166720576

    Thanks for sharing. I so want to use the money I accumulate to help those in need as well. I make a point to do what I can now, but I hope to be like you and able to give even more!!

  6. Thrifty Ray Says:
    December 21st, 2006 at 05:32 pm 1166722368
    1166722368

    why does this story not surprise me? You are truly a beautiful person. I was also happy to read about your visit with the grandaughters...see, you DO have family !!! Smile
    I am sure, one day, those girls you are helping will pay it forward when they find themselves in your shoes...a gift that truly keeps on giving!

  7. Ima saver Says:
    December 21st, 2006 at 05:48 pm 1166723332
    1166723332

    I have always donated to charities, but it means so much more to help an actual person in need. Lucky for me, the lady that owns the restaurant told me about these two girls and what a hard life they have. I intend to keep helping them, I have been blessed with so much.

  8. fairy74 Says:
    December 21st, 2006 at 07:18 pm 1166728713
    1166728713

    Good for you! What a great Christmas blessing to those girls in the restaurant Smile

  9. Broken Arrow Says:
    December 22nd, 2006 at 03:37 pm 1166801874
    1166801874

    Yes, this is indeed very heart-warming. Smile I hope that all goes well for everyone this holiday season, especially you Julie.

  10. kealina Says:
    December 23rd, 2006 at 03:53 am 1166846008
    1166846008

    that is such a sweet story julie... almost as sweet as you... i'm sure those girls are thankful for the gifts and for any help you want to give them...
    i'm glad your grandkids came to have dinner... i hope the rest of your holidays are happy as well...

  11. LuckyRobin Says:
    December 23rd, 2006 at 11:24 am 1166873082
    1166873082

    What a kind heart you have.

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