One of the very faithful readers of this Warm Thoughts column recently sent me an article entitled, "You can Make a Difference." It was an article informing the public to take action on October 26th and make that day a day of caring. A National Day to inform us that the Make a Difference Day can help everyone to help others. The sixth annual event in partnership with the Points of Light Foundation takes place on October 26th. Mark your calendar! How do you plan to spend Make a Difference Day? It may be a month away but it is not too early to think about what you can do to help your community pull together a project for the day. You can also make a difference in the life of even one lonely shut-in, give a helping hand to a busy mother, write a letter of cheer to someone in need of an encouraging word, or touch the life of a child by sharing a gift of time with that child. Perhaps Saturday October 26th does not fit into your schedule, then make it October 27th or a day that will also Make a Difference Day for you or someone in need.

There is no age limit for this Make a Difference Day. The stories of volunteers are very heartwarming. In Maryland, 10 year-olds gave personal items to an older friend in need. Two retired teachers in Selma, Alabama befriended a 96 year-old widow, helping her to continue to live independently. And in Washington State, friends celebrated their friend's 50th birthday by collecting 7,500 pounds of food, clothing and blankets for an emergency network. Perhaps this Make a Difference Day can focus on your regular service project in the church or community. If you want a big impact on Make a Difference Day, pull the community together to blitz a needed project or solve an existing need in the community. Just think about it! Will you make a difference? One person can make a difference. Will it be you?

Warm Thoughts to ponder: Give what you have to someone, it may be better than you dare to think. Longfellow. Remember October 26th is "Make a Difference Day!"

Warm Thoughts from the Little Home on the Prairie Over a Cup of Tea by Luetta G Werner

Published in the Marion Record September 19th, 1996.

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