Oh Yes!

[DYLAN150]

Got all of my Christmas shopping done expect one grandson. Didn't have to pepper spray anyone. Will put up the fake tree this weekend, got lights on the house already, now kicking back.

[FairyPoor]

That is wonderful news DYLAN. I wish I could go shopping, but unfortunately we haven't a penny to our names. This year I have to make all my gifts and I don't even have a clue what they are going to be. It is going to be the hardest Christmas for our kids.

[DYLAN150]

Every year I have waited until the week before Christmas to go shopping and every year I tell myself next year be different. Finally. Put my lights on my house thanksgiving and my neighbors most likely think I am nuts but it wasn't raining.

[banca rotta]

That is wonderful news DYLAN. I wish I could go shopping, but unfortunately we haven't a penny to our names. This year I have to make all my gifts and I don't even have a clue what they are going to be. It is going to be the hardest Christmas for our kids.

It's going to be a difficult Christmas for a lot of our nations kids.

Last night's 60 minutes explains why.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504803_162-57330017-10391709/a-reporters-story-finding-homeless-families/?tag=strip

[AngelinaCatHub]

That is wonderful news DYLAN. I wish I could go shopping, but unfortunately we haven't a penny to our names. This year I have to make all my gifts and I don't even have a clue what they are going to be. It is going to be the hardest Christmas for our kids.

Having no young children, for the last couple years, Mrs. and I had just enveloped our blessings to each other, then opened them in lieu of presents. For the kids it makes it a bit hard. In your past, have you ever given freely to others? Of course. Now, you need some aid and if you would, go to your Fire Department and ask if they take in toys for tots. If they don't more likely they would know who does. It is time now for those who need rather than those who take, to get a bit of help. Don't be ashamed to ask as there are many in your (and our) condition. Hope and Change just never worked well for us. GBWY. Best wishes. 'Hub

[Freddy03]

It's going to be a difficult Christmas for a lot of our nations kids.

Last night's 60 minutes explains why.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504803_1...ies/?tag=strip

These kids are so close to me. My job has adopted one of these families for the holidays. We will supply them with gifts and food this Christmas.

[tobee43]

It's going to be a difficult Christmas for a lot of our nations kids.

Last night's 60 minutes explains why.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504803_1...ies/?tag=strip

well this was on a while ago...and we also live fairly close to this area...i was so touched by this program when i first saw the show in july...( it was a repeat then as well). i'm glad they are showing it over and over so people can really see the truth.
i wrote this tread related to that show, it still breaks my heart

http://www.bkforum.com/showthread.php?71911-Highest-Increase-of-Homeless-Children-in-USA

[Freddy03]

well this was on a while ago...and we also live fairly close to this area...i was so touched by this program when i first saw the show in july...( it was a repeat then as well). i'm glad they are showing it over and over so people can really see the truth.
i wrote this tread related to that show, it still breaks my heart

http://www.bkforum.com/showthread.ph...hildren-in-USA

This episode was a new one. It featured different families stating that the homeless problem is getting worse not better since the orginial episode aired last March. It's heart breaking.

[tobee43]

This episode was a new one. It featured different families stating that the homeless problem is getting worse not better since the orginial episode aired last March. It's heart breaking.

did it??? what a shame i looked at it and it looked the same...freddy the places on 192...broke my heart too. i'll say it over and over and OVER the state of the condition of a country is clearly relfected in the way they care for the old and poor....this program says it loud and clear

[FairyPoor]

I know we should be grateful for what we have, but it is so hard for the kids to see others with "things". We just hate to see them sad, but explain to them that these are not the important parts of life. It is still difficult for a child to understand why others have and they don't. I know most of it is our faults. We didn't know we were going to have such job changes. My husband's hours were cut in half, our medical insurance is now gone due to his hours being cut. It is like a nightmare that will not go away.

[tobee43]

so sorry to hear about that Fairy, i know it must be difficult. i really hope things will get better soon for you and yours.

[hkdaisy]

FairyPoor, I understand where you are coming from. Less than a month after I was laid off, my husband got laid off too. We're staying home this Christmas and laying low, but we're so grateful for our health and each other.