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Anonymously  Giving

I wasnt born with a silver spoon
the only silver I can remember was the tinsel on our tree
at least we had a tree
 
There werent toys nor gifts
but somehow, that was ok
we had each other
 
I remember getting a box on our porch as a kid
it had socks, gloves, fruit and dinner items
not toys
 
I was young and we didnt know any better
and me and my siblings always looked for that box
that box was special...
 
At least to us is was
and every year we prayed that whoever donated to fill this box for us
we hoped they knew how much this helped us during this time of year.....
 
 
 
Written by mysteriouslady
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Author's Note
I never experienced this. My Dad did. Hes 79 yrs old. For a while him and his family used to get the Goodfellows boxes for many a Christmas. I never knew this until recently.
Its been humbling to say the least. Ive always donated, yet didnt know the power of what these donations do for families.
Until my Dad told me his story growing up poor.
We always donate. Whenever we can. No matter what it is.
Happy Holidays. If you cam give. Its the best gift there is.
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