As Luck Would Have It

At a time when the world is suffering job losses,cut backs and money issues are being discussed with furrowed brows I took a look at what I was doing to be abstemious. Not much during this month if you look at the party invitations stuck up on the fridge door with magnets!
It is so easy at this time of year to over indulge, over spend and over do everything in the name of "Christmas" True 'Tis the season to be jolly and it is allegedly about giving not receiving but I have been pondering over what support I am offering to those less fortunate than myself.
In myriad ways I consider myself to be lucky. There are so many needy and worthy causes in and around this city and I have come to realise you need to offer what you can stick, with one or two "projects" and devote as much time and effort as possible.
At the weekend the money raised by a fund raising group that I am now part of was used to provide a party for 63 orphans. I went to the party and came away filled with the spirit of good will.
The day started with face painting and a puppet show followed by a musical show and games. We managed to persuade a local company to provide the lunch/drinks and ice creams. Down side was they saw no urgency to deliver and the delivery did not turn up until after 2 p.m. During this waiting period each child was called forward to receive a gift from Santa and asked to remain seated and patiently wait for his or her turn and all of them did this with no complaining what so ever. I was taken aback by the calm and polite way each child controlled his excitement and anticipation. I couldn't help but compare this to the childrens' birthday and Xmas parties I have been to over the years where the kids who have never gone without demand to be first and get bigger and better than their peers.
Not only has Father S taken these children in off the streets, he has provided a kind,loving and moral environment for them to live in. As I recall the smiling faces and umpteen hugs from one little girl I feel a swell of good will to all arise. I wish I had taken my chicas with me but they were off enjoying parties of their own.
If I ruled the world it would be mandatory for all of us to devote a little TLC to others less fortunate than ourselves.
At this time of year there are many churches/groups/societies hosting fairs and fundraisers etc and for many good causes, so as to do my bit I decided when anyone asked I would buy one and only one raffle ticket. Which seems a bit bah Humbug but in my mind it seemed fair enough to include as many groups as possible. Anyway to get back on to my topic of luck in the past 2 weeks we have won 5 raffle prizes, everything from a ball dress!!!! to Turkey vouchers. Luck it would seem has been on my side but does the adage what "goes around, comes around" apply here? Can one apply it to my doing a good dead or is it associated more with unkind deeds?
I feel lucky that tonight I get to stay home with my feet up in front of the telly and ponder what other raffle prizes may yet lay unclaimed. I am also amassing my winnings to donate to a worthy cause. So I can pass on some luck to others.