tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post7007682315956982433..comments2024-03-29T00:11:30.648+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Emergency Food Banks … Holiday Food Drive BlogFest …Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14044419033478677162014-12-16T09:03:31.594+00:002014-12-16T09:03:31.594+00:00Hi Sandie .. thanks .. I'm sure you give and h...Hi Sandie .. thanks .. I'm sure you give and help others who need food and are underprivileged ... helping others is the best thing that we can do ... with thoughts - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-48393201151352427432014-12-14T22:41:33.242+00:002014-12-14T22:41:33.242+00:00We belong to a church that has a huge mission to f...We belong to a church that has a huge mission to feed the underprivileged - I am happy to be a part of it. We bring in food for Thanksgiving and Christmas and also buy lots of presents for families in need. Chatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77418085289457210312014-12-12T09:49:31.814+00:002014-12-12T09:49:31.814+00:00Hi Sharon .. that's great .. and I'm sure ...Hi Sharon .. that's great .. and I'm sure the Latino community will be grateful to have some extras via the local food bank .. thanks - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28130156493456447852014-12-12T03:17:51.489+00:002014-12-12T03:17:51.489+00:00This reminder has me thinking about the poor Latin...This reminder has me thinking about the poor Latino community just a few miles away. I know there must be a food bank somewhere, and now I'm determined to find it. Thanks, Hilary!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45551044057924074322014-12-09T14:49:24.688+00:002014-12-09T14:49:24.688+00:00Hi Trisha ... yes I do too .. but we can all do th...Hi Trisha ... yes I do too .. but we can all do that little extra to help those who are in desperate need at this time of year ... and helping animals is also essential .. they get the worst of it often.<br /><br />Glad you found the other thoughts useful too .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-75804638411539670202014-12-09T11:24:42.603+00:002014-12-09T11:24:42.603+00:00I give regular donations to charity, but my 'o...I give regular donations to charity, but my 'out there in the world' work relates to helping animals. :) It's so very rewarding!<br /><br />This was a great post, full of so many ideas for ways to help others!Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65446965051999220212014-12-09T08:19:32.476+00:002014-12-09T08:19:32.476+00:00@ Lynn - yes .. and I'm sure you do your bit a...@ Lynn - yes .. and I'm sure you do your bit and will do more at this time of year.<br /><br />@ Lee - that's a bit much planning a wedding that interferes with mother's plans - going off on a long plane journey too isn't helpful, except for the relaxation it'll give you!! Delighted you're joining MJ and us all in the Emergency Food Drive ... thanks for the thumbs up ...<br /><br />@ Joylene - that sounds amazing for those children - they'll have something to remember for many a year. What a lovely idea all of you giving, helping and sharing with the local Children's charity.<br /><br />Sweating on the beach - you will be .. but what a lovely gesture and thought ... it will make so many happy. I shall definitely be thinking of you and your sunny bliss!<br /><br />@ Karen - it is remembering on that regular basis isn't it .. and we do do things at the holiday season, but for the other months we tend to forget.<br /><br />Lenny will be chuffed to see you ... <br /><br />@ Joshua - that's great ... how and when we can - give to others .. <br /><br />Thanks everyone - lovely to know so many are joining in .. and MJ has really done us proud keeping this holiday giving fest going in Tina's name .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-2916685759081136302014-12-09T05:16:39.046+00:002014-12-09T05:16:39.046+00:00Thanks for the reminder! Very important to help ou...Thanks for the reminder! Very important to help out how and when we can!Author Joshua Hoythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01256754228034053632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64394927208115630322014-12-09T04:00:24.418+00:002014-12-09T04:00:24.418+00:00You are so right - we need to help on a regular ba...You are so right - we need to help on a regular basis. My husband commented years ago how many often give just around the holidays, but people have needs year round, and we cannot forget that. Thanks for sharing this post, Hilary! Hopping over to Lenny's now.<br /><br />Have a great week! :) Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-523144254381098162014-12-08T21:24:01.305+00:002014-12-08T21:24:01.305+00:00This Christmas my husband and I and family are don...This Christmas my husband and I and family are donating our money and efforts to Bucerias' Children of the Dump. We're cooking hot dogs on the beach, playing games, taking donations, giving the children each a gift, and did I mention sweating? It'll be fun, I know. <br /><br />Thinking of you and your winter bliss, Hilary. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-16217329786343319392014-12-08T17:20:27.001+00:002014-12-08T17:20:27.001+00:00I'm late in signing up--one of my kids had the...I'm late in signing up--one of my kids had the nerve to plan a wedding for this month--but I'm definitely doing it.<br /><br />Read your Nov. post and did find it ILLUMINATING! :-)<br /><br />cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55090969152542030522014-12-08T10:25:39.147+00:002014-12-08T10:25:39.147+00:00A good reminder to remember those less fortunate. ...A good reminder to remember those less fortunate. Thank you Hilary.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-30324489639813901242014-12-08T07:26:35.789+00:002014-12-08T07:26:35.789+00:00@ Val - thanks that's good to remember all the...@ Val - thanks that's good to remember all the struggling peoples of our own nations ... SinterKlaas seems a wonderful kindred spirit at Christmas time.<br /><br />@ Roland - you've said it right - no child should be hungry, cold or need clothes in our first world countries.<br /><br />We just don't know do we .. which way and where we'll end up - as you fully are aware. <br /><br />Tina was amazing wasn't she .. "a leader in compassion is a rare legacy" .. so difficult for her family.<br /><br />@ Bish - that's great .. it is as you say a crime that any of us in the western countries should be in need of food. <br /><br />Pleasure Bish re your Thankful Thursdays and I hope more will sign up .. <br /><br />Thank you so much everyone and I know you'll all be out there helping others at this time of year .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6227208211168086682014-12-07T17:56:31.281+00:002014-12-07T17:56:31.281+00:00Will be doing what I can this holiday season. It&#...Will be doing what I can this holiday season. It's a crime that anyone should ever go hungry!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing my Thankful Thursday hop! I hope others will join me in being thankful for every little thing we have.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-53862233683610665262014-12-07T15:55:46.787+00:002014-12-07T15:55:46.787+00:00No day should a child be hungry in our countries -...No day should a child be hungry in our countries -- but especially during the holidays.<br /><br />Life could push any of us onto the streets with a series of misfortunes, and we might well find ourselves hungry. We would appreciate the kindness of strangers mightily then.<br /><br />Tina was a special lady -- and to be remembered as a leader in compassion is a rare legacy.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-10026710927229062462014-12-07T09:05:17.703+00:002014-12-07T09:05:17.703+00:00Hi Hilary, your post is a very good and timely rem...Hi Hilary, your post is a very good and timely reminder about those we should be thinking of at this time of year. We don't do all that much about Christmas here as Sinterklaas takes more precedence, but with the cold coming, there are plenty of those who need some generosity of spirit. Thank you for the good ideas here!Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-18914464221179528142014-12-07T08:08:33.716+00:002014-12-07T08:08:33.716+00:00@ Vanessa - it's a good reminder isn't it ...@ Vanessa - it's a good reminder isn't it - when Tina and MJ did it last year the blog-hop jog helped many of us to give that little more or just give .. <br /><br />@ Denise - unfortunately we do seem to be in a worse situation than we were a year ago. There's always ways to help people of all ages with food, ideas etc .. <br /><br />Those Brisbane storms sounded and looked very frightening .. just glad you escaped relatively unscathed --- but there will be plenty of people who need that extra help and I know you'll do your bit.<br /><br />@ Ann- thanks for coming by and connecting. I'm no good at tweeting .. I expect one day I'll get there. The concept and reminder at the holiday season does seem to catch on ...<br /><br />@ ACL - it's an essential message isn't it .. and I'm sure London has many places with food banks, refuges etc and et al .. <br /><br />@ Julie - Thanks Julie - I'm sure you'll be doing your bit .. and do that bit extra at this time of year ..<br /><br />This is great everyone .. this outreach by MJ and all of you who've tweeted, and those who have commented here will help a few extra this winter and seasonal time .. thanks - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-70183830939024793632014-12-06T20:52:26.897+00:002014-12-06T20:52:26.897+00:00This is such a wonderful bloghop! We donate monthl...This is such a wonderful bloghop! We donate monthly to a local food bank, and are happy to help! I'm sure this hop will inspire more people to do the same. Thanks for always thinking of others, Hilary!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-75114495514125165412014-12-06T20:34:22.203+00:002014-12-06T20:34:22.203+00:00This is such an important message at this time of ...This is such an important message at this time of the year. Thanks.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49778216047056804842014-12-06T15:23:30.415+00:002014-12-06T15:23:30.415+00:00Thanks for you comments on my blog. I read this po...Thanks for you comments on my blog. I read this post yesterday and tweeted it. I think that M.J.'s idea can and will make a difference and I am glad to be a part of it. Now, I am going to go and read your other posts. Ann Hindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15299824476212373310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-85587291868967090342014-12-06T11:12:35.223+00:002014-12-06T11:12:35.223+00:00Hilary, I think it becomes more and more important...Hilary, I think it becomes more and more important to help others as times seem to be getting worse for many people. No matter where we live, there are plenty of opportunities to give to others.<br /><br />And thanks again for caring what happened to me during the vicious storms in Brisbane. Plenty more on the way apparently.<br /><br />Thanks for giving us all a nudge.<br /><br />Denise :)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6271898070185043282014-12-06T10:56:36.443+00:002014-12-06T10:56:36.443+00:00I love the idea of this blog hop. Every little thi...I love the idea of this blog hop. Every little thing can help. Have a lovely weekend.Vanessa Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02953359344425030388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-11742428169665205812014-12-06T08:27:44.268+00:002014-12-06T08:27:44.268+00:00@ Sridar - glad you enjoy reading the posts - than...@ Sridar - glad you enjoy reading the posts - thank you.<br /><br />@ Carole - good to see you and I know you've a lot on your plate - all the best<br /><br />@ MJ - thanks for promoting and reminding us that we always need to contribute to our local communities - it's good to be a part of ... <br /><br />@ Patsy - yes we can sometimes forget our neighbours can't we and then remembering to smile - such a simple thing. Appreciate you being here.<br /><br />@ Beste - that's great ... yes I'm sure many of us help during the year - and as you mention there's always more to do .. but helping others does help us too .. <br /><br />@ Suzanne - we can so easily forget others can't we - but I'm sure we all help out where we can ... thanks<br /><br />@ Carole - it sounded funny - so give it a go and submit your story .. <br /><br />@ Marja - glad you like the idea of Bish's "Thankful Thursday" .. enjoy it as I hope you've joined ... and thank you for visiting .. <br /><br />@ Susan - unfortunately we can forget during the year ... MJ's doing a great job with her 3 day promotion .. I'm sure many reminders are flooding across the internet ... <br /><br />@ Joy - it's good to see you've got charitable organisations, who are always happy to take in donations ...<br /><br />@ Debi - your town sounds amazing and very proactive in helping others ... what a lovely caring place to live. They do sound very compassionate for other community members .. that's lovely and I'm sure you're proud to join in .. <br /><br />@ Jess - good to meet you .. and am glad the positive reminders rang true. Good to know you'll be donating to the your food bank next week - thanks <br /><br />@ Lisa - how lovely that the kids and schools are helping out .. the schools do lead don't they; that's great everyone is helping the community around them ... <br /><br />@ Paula - thanks .. good to see you ..<br /><br />Cheers everyone - thanks so much for your visits .. all the best HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65990666269503114462014-12-06T06:00:23.982+00:002014-12-06T06:00:23.982+00:00An excellent reminder Hiliary....An excellent reminder Hiliary....Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406717262345866373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-85527238121383663162014-12-06T04:48:17.422+00:002014-12-06T04:48:17.422+00:00Such a wonderful post and reminder! Both kids'...Such a wonderful post and reminder! Both kids' schools had food drives before Thanksgiving and we are doing another one before their winter break. It's inspirational to see the cans and boxes pile up and know they are going to help our community. Awesome!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15499675422244801039noreply@blogger.com