October is breast cancer awareness month

Well as you see from the title...this is the month to spend some time, energy, & money (if you're not already)  on  helping those around us with cancer. I applaud efforts to raise awareness of those in need because of being caught-off-guard by this diagnosis. I wanted to take this time you have given me to remind you & me that there are plenty of people around us that have this need, and I'd like us to help them directly. Weather it be emotionally, financially, or prayerfully. I am a firm believer in the old adage "Charity begins at home"  start there by teaching our kids to look outside of themselves FIRST! at home, neighbors, community, etc...
    So before you buy a pink ribbon pin from a catalog or a mug from a store, make a meal for a friend or neighbor who is going through chemo. cut the grass of a neighbor who just lost his wife. buy some art supplies or puzzles for the kid whose just been diagnosed with Lukemia, you could even donate your time by sitting with someone who is alone. there are thousands of things we could do that would help much more than the .02 cents the Cancer Society will get from that mug or pin. Be a good friend this month & I pray that it will influence the rest of your year.