Jack’s Winning Words 12/26/19
“Ye who now will bless the poor  Shall yourselves find blessing.”  (From the carol, Good King Wenceslas)    Good King Wenceslas is a song that tells the story of an actual Duke who went around on the day after Christmas giving gifts to the poor.  On Dec 26, the United Kingdom countries have what they call, Boxing Day.  Following King W’s example of giving, they box-up gifts for the needy.  Are there special causes that you contribute to at Christmastime?   ;-)  Jack


FROM QUILTING CAROL:  I knit scarves and ski hats through the year to hang on our Christmas tree at church; they go to schools or homeless shelters wherever the need is greatest.  Some friends and I have made quilts  to give to kids going through cancer treatment at Mayo in Rochester, but now we maybe have to find another venue as they don’t seem to want them anymore….maybe we sent too many.===JACK:  It's the thought that counts.  You can always find others who want/need warmer clothing.

FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY:  Compassion International, World Vision, KIDS in Distress, Thrivent’s collection for the orphan home and foster kids.  Our grandkids shop with us for the special gifts. ===JACK:  It's never too early to teach generosity.

FROM TAMPA SHIRL:  We celebrated Boxing Day in Nassau Bahamas where we were living in 1959. It was definitely a different experience after celebrating Christmas!===JACK:  Today my granddaughters were punching at one another to celebrate boxing day.

FROM EDUCATOR PAUL:  Merry Christmas, Jack! Thanks for your encouraging words each day!!===JACK:  It's my daily gift to friends such as you. 

FROM RJP IN NAPLES:  Chris and I were married in the St Wenceslas church on the north side of Chicago, a large POLISH PARISH.===JACK:  No wonder yours was such a saintly marriage.