Give without remembering. Take without forgetting.

I believe with 100% of my heart that it is better to give than to receive at Christmas.
I make a list of everyone I want to buy a gift for or do something special for, and I get to it, with vigor.
I love to surprise people. I love to show a person that during the holiday season and always they are not forgotten and are appreciated.
We have alot of planned giving on our to do lists from now until Christmas.
We started the first of our GIVING plans today.
Audrey and I went to the grocery store and bought 1 bag of dog food and 1 bag of cat food. We drove to our local animal rescue and dropped it off. We are fortunate to have a safe dry place for our dog Molli and our cat Jagger. Audrey loves animals, so we decided that would be a great holiday giving idea.
If you want to give to your local animal rescue leagues, they are always listing their needs on their websites, or you can call and ask. Often, they need old newspapers, blankets, etc....so anyone can give.
NEXT, we went on a little fun necessities shopping spree and we made a Care package for one of our favorite military friends. We can't wait for Christina to receive her special surprise package( hopefully, she isnt reading the blog...LOL) We sent her candy and lipstick, a christmas book about home, a snowglobe and some little makeups, soap, etc... Merry Christmas Christina Burdge and thank you for serving our country. Christina is one of my best friend's daughters. She is in the navy and stationed in Italy., We couldnt be prouder of her and we wanted to share our appreciation by sending her this surprise. SO, Christina, if you read this before your package gets there: SURPRISE and ENJOY! We love you!
God so loved the world, that he gave his ONLY son. That is the greatest gift of all.
That is our scripture for today.
No pictures for todays blog, just a notion that I hoped is placed into the hearts of all my readers. Tis better to Give than to receive. God Bless you!