My parents just moved back to Indy in September. They had been living out of state for the greater part of the past 9 years. I have spent a few Christmases with them, visiting their homes in Kentucky, Washington and once meeting them in FL for a mini vacation. Of course I'm looking forward to spending time with them this holiday, but it just dawned on me a few days ago that I'd really like to volunteer somewhere on Christmas Day. People put so much weight on the holidays and it would be pretty darned cool to be able to help brighten that day for someone or potentially multiple someones who need it. My parents are cool cats; I'm sure they'd more than understand and likely encourage me to seek a way to go out and spend time with people who need company this holiday if they knew that's what I was looking to do. We can always spend Christmas Eve together and it would be just the same. They know they have me; I'm not going anywhere. Just might like to alter the day we get together. Anyway, we've tended to lean towards starting the celebration on Christmas Eve most years. We're an odd lot. Or perhaps, just impatient. ;)
So, I have started my search. I don't know why I had it in my head that I would be able to find something last minute, but it appears that many if not all organizations are booked. It really is a wonderful thing for these organizations and the people with whom they will be working. But, I still have my Christmas wish....hmmm...what to do?
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