I am sad to admit that I actually teared up when I read this. Then Jesus came, and I laughed a little. But I know a kid who said something just like this. It really was heartbreaking. I think it's kinda funny that this was playing in the mall, where everyone is going to spend spend spend. Can't be good advertising- help out this poor kid whose mom is dying instead of buying our cheap Christmas junk...
Who knows, maybe it *DID* change one person's mind about buying stuff. Maybe it did do a little something for someone. Or, maybe it was annoying and drove people out of the store. ;)
I think it'd do both for me.
I hate the bell ringing at every grocery store this time of year, but I am still compelled to be glad it does, cause at least it means that there's a person ringing the bell, donating their time because they want to help. I'm just a sap at Christmas, though. I know that way too little is done year round. I hate that Christmas is a time for consumerism masked by goodwill. But hey, for me, I care more about the caring about people. Tis better to give, in my book.
-Sara-
(Big Sap, Christmas Spirit)