Christmas 2019 at Lindsey's

This time of year we look back on the year and realize how blessed we have been. Despite so many headwinds, we have had an outstanding year. We have seen prayers answered and true miracles. We know that we should seek out ways that we can help the less fortunate in our community and in our world

There are so many opportunities to give back such as Toys for Tots, the Red Cross to help the devastated people in Bermuda, Angel House, Bridging the Gap, the AO House, the United Way, the Salvation Army, the Wounded Warrior Project, the American Cancer Society, and so many other worthy causes. It truly is more blessed to give than to receive, and we intend to always do our part to make the world a better place.

In our community we are fortunate to have Piedmont Hospital and the Cancer Treatment Centers of America available to us health wise  Gifts to them can provide quality health care for those in need. One very special cause in Newnan is Samaritan's Clinic where great work is done every day. Mentors in our schools provide another chance.

I do not intend to leave out any worthy cause, and I cannot list them all, but we all have those that are meaningful to us individually. My mother served on the board of trustees of the Georgia Baptist Children's Home in Palmetto, Georgia. She even brought orphans to our home to spend Christmas with us. It still holds a very special place in my heart and my family still makes gifts often in that direction.

Let's all do what we can do to help someone in need to have a Merry Christmas.  The Newnan Kiwanis Club has a shopping spree for children who might not receive any Christmas presents each December. That is so special, and seeing the children's faces would warm even the coldest heart.

I challenge everyone to seek out a special situation that is meaningful to you this Christmas and give of your money, and even your time and your prayers. Let's all make the world a kinder, better place this time around. It will make you happy, and you will know the true meaning of Christmas in 2019.