This inspired me to start my own tradition of the Christmas jar
Odessa, Missouri— A couple years ago a good friend of mine from church and her Sunday school class save money all year and put it into a jar and then […]
Two strangers came to our door with two heavy bags
Buffalo, New York — The day after we laid our son Andrew to rest after a 5 year-long battle with brain cancer, two strangers came to our door with two […]
I am a single mom with 4 boys 3 having special needs
Newton, Iowa— It has been rather difficult year and whatever could go wrong did. I am a single mom with 4 boys 3 having special needs. My husband passed away […]
My days are long and my nights are even longer
Ankeny, Iowa This year I have struggled. With coming out of a verbally abusive marriage. Going through a divorce. Pulling my house out of foreclosure having to take on a […]
This was an act of kindness I want to be part of
Bancroft, Idaho— Roxie my son was diagnosed with cancer this year. He is 36 and has a wife and three young children. We were all devastated. He needs extensive care […]
This past month I have literally thought I could not make it one more day
Roy, Utah— 4 of my 5 children have been estranged from me due to parental alienation for over 2 years. They all live 5 minutes away from me. I am […]
God thank you for taking care of us as you always do
Guilford, Connecticut— I was handed a gift wrapped jar at the neighborhood food bank the Tuesday before Christmas. The person who handed the jar to me told me not to […]
My husband left me and my 8 kids in February
Buda, Texas— My husband left me and my 8 kids in February. We’ve been so blessed by others this Christmas including our Christmas jar!!!!
They couldn’t have found a better person to share their spare change with
Pacific, Missouri— Not me but my neighbor received a jar. Jerry (73 year old retiree) has recently moved into our neighborhood and has established himself as a proud American who […]
Thank you whoever you are I will never forget your kindness
Stockton, California— This has been the toughest year of my life. I lost my brother this year and both of my beloved dogs. I have been struggling all year to […]