HTGYG Show #54: Thanksgiving and Giving to Others!
Posted on 2009 under Shows, Special Topics | 1 Comment20 Nov
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This week, in honor of Thanksgiving in the U.S., I talk about giving back to others and teaching your children about caring for others and their planet. Hey Darcy, thanks in advance for letting me brag on you and Jenny!
Don’t forget to check out the 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast! We have a new show that will be up Dec. 8 about Kuiper Belt Objects!
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by lows, on December 2 2009 @ 3:03 am
Hey Susie,
Thanks for a great show, Darcy was a little shocked with all the praise about her and what she and Jenny are doing. She said she just wants to make a difference.
Jenny has been doing that since 2004, gathering up toys and taking into to kids. it started with her going to school to become a RN. Her teacher saw that most of the class got into it for the money, and wanted to show what they really should have their minds on. Helping people who need it.
As for me, my mother is what got me started in helping people out. Mom always put others before herself, and would never think of turning anyone away that needed help. When she passed and we had the visitation for her, we had to open up four rooms. People we didn’t know kept coming in, all with stories of how mom helped in a time of need and how her unselfish act changed the lives in some way or another.
Just two weeks ago I had to get a party tray together for our little per thanksgiving at my office. Everyone wanted Mexican. My mom’s last job was working cleaning the offices of Chevy’s resturants, so i went there to have them cater it. When I gave my name the woman looked at me funny and asked if I was Mary Low’s son. I said yes, and she said they were all just talking about her before I walked in. Mom has been gone now for six years, and here was a group of people still thinking of her. Really brings it all home doesn’t it.
So we stress with Darcy, material gains, and having a lot of stuff is not what is important. It’s touching people’s lives and leaving behind a legacy like her grandmother.
Thanks for the podcast, great as always. Give the kids a hug for us.
Tim and Jenny