December 19, 2007
Spirit of Christmas
I wanted to share a story with y'all. Now, it's not a secret that Dee (my sister) and I aren't the very closest of sisters. But sometimes, sometimes she does something that just makes me so very proud of her.
Yesterday was one of those times.
I've mentioned that she is a firefighter and EMT. Well, yesterday morning she had a call to one of the more "challenged" sections of town. It was a family of 5 - Mom, Dad and three teenage kids.
They live in a two story home, if that's what you want to call it. No power. None. It's in the 20's right now. They were all huddled in an upstairs bedroom - all five of them. There were three mattresses laid out and everyone had their belongs in a clear plastic bag.
The mom was having what turned out to be a panic attack. Gotta tell you - I would be too if that was my life - especially with kids at Christmas time.
She was so impressed with how well mannered the teenagers were. So respectful, so caring of their Mama.
They got everything straightened out, calmed everyone down and left.
Once back at the station she called the union to see if she could do what she had planned on the drive back. She got their blessing.
Dee is roasting a huge chicken, making a bunch of sides and dessert to take to this family on Christmas Eve. She called the power company to see if she could get their power restored, but that's not possible. She then went to the dollar store to pick up some simple, but needed Christmas gifts.
She does this sort of thing every year. She sees the worst of society on a regular basis. And every once in a while she comes across a family that just needs something to jump start them.
And she makes it happen.
I'm in awe of her generosity. THAT is the spirit of Christmas at it's very base......
I just needed to share that with you. That's my sister. I'm so very proud.
Posted by Tammi at December 19, 2007 10:02 AM | TrackBackWhat would be needed to get the power restored?
Posted by: Lee Ann at December 19, 2007 12:22 PMThat *is* the spirit of Christmas! I don't even know her and I'm proud of her!! :D
Why couldn't she get the power restored?
Posted by: pam at December 19, 2007 01:00 PMNo meter on the house.....and she doesn't have that kind of "ching" at this time of year.......
Posted by: Tammi at December 19, 2007 01:13 PMGood grief - how can there be no meter on the house in this day and age??
Good for your sister - what a nice way to share the spirit...
Posted by: Richmond at December 19, 2007 01:27 PMGod bless your sister...Santa is indeed alive and real. Just with a better figure.
Posted by: Mrs. Who at December 19, 2007 11:55 PMGood for Dee for doing what she can, but I wouldn't take no from the electric co for an answer.
The meter is the property of the electric company? What you have to buy a meter? That is like not being able to buy food because of a missing price tag. Every electric company has charity funds that are paid by all the customers, so it's not like they'le lose any prifit.
And just how much is needed to get the power restored?
Oh... No meter?? Does the power company not know they exist or are they squatting?
I was thinking we could start a fund and name them this year's Christmas family in need...
Posted by: pam at December 20, 2007 07:48 AMOh well considering the neighborhood, the meter could have been stolen. there are a lot of things that could have happened.
And THIS is what I love about Christmas. Things like what your sister did... things that people would not normally do, people step out of their boxes and want to help. My middle boy just found out about Santa... and I told him that we all believe in the magic of Santa... and if he did not, then it was so sad for him. It is the power of giving that makes it all what it is. I was happy he got it... he's the most excited of my three this year.
I'm so happy your sister was able to help them.
Posted by: Bou at December 20, 2007 02:34 PM