The other day I was standing in front of the North WalMart ringing the bell and handing out Candy Canes to all the young children.
All of a sudden I leaned over to hand one of the children a Candy Cane and the child said, I have something for you Sir. He then proceeded to thank me for what I was doing and handed me the package above. On one side was a small Snickers Bar taped to a small piece of paper. When I turned it over I got the added bonus of a message thanking ME for serving.
I'm telling you Folks, there aren't that many slots left open and you should jump on board and take one of the most rewarding hours, couple of hours, whatever you like. If you'd like to help out cal the Salvation Army at 410-749-7771 ext. 100 or me at 410-430-5349. You can also e-mail me at alberobutzo@wmconnect.com and let me know which open slot you'd like to take and I'll take it from there.
To the young man who gave me this Snickers Bar, God Bless You. The memory will last me a lifetime.
Community Christian Heartland kids are the AWESOME!!
ReplyDeleteYou're so dramatic and self-serving I'm growing sick
ReplyDeleteNot sure who the little guy was but that's our church and we are very thankful for our "heartland kids". Thanks Joe for posting this about them!
ReplyDeleteBrenda Spindler
Since I don't drink any longer ringing that bell is a good way to meet and greet some beautiful smiles from some sweeties.
ReplyDeleteThe thing that impressed me the most was how many people let their very young kids put the money in the kettle, passing on a tradition of giving in this very blessed holiday season.
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza and a holiday wish for everyone.
Today's news is the best I can remember since I recieved my James Bond double '00 spy kit with the exploding briefcase for Christmas when I was 8 years old : )
The so called attorney will now have to deal with a very upset throng of city employees that will be willing to stand in line to have their voices finally heard by an interested electorate. The proverbial Poo River will hit the fan then.
Many of these key city employees hold the deepest secrets of the current administration and are more than ready to be able to speak up without retaliation. It's not the city grunt employees that need to worry about their jobs, it will be the multitude of failures among department heads.
I persoanlly think PW director Mr. Caldwell and Joel Hamilton of the Zoo deserve a chance to perform their jobs unobstructed and let them cut their own puppet strings and let truth and reality reign.
Joe,, After all yo do,, You deserved that! I am sure you feel very warm and good inside.. I am sure You sir,,deserve that!
ReplyDeleteI am getting ready to take off This Tuesday to do a Christmas Show at the MAC Center. I have done a few times and have taken personal days to volunteer my talent, and the feeling is WONDERFUL! Keep Up The Great Work! MK
Anon 2:34 YOu probably beat your wife and kids PLEASE,, Until you get it...just go away...Joe really put himself into his life helping others stuff that YOU & yours will NEVER Understand!
ReplyDeleteHey Joe! For the all the bell ringing you've been doing, you should have at least earned a King Size Snickers instead of the fun size.
ReplyDeleteJust kidding of course!
Hats off to you Joe and the Community Christian Heartland kids!