Giving Back

I haven't written in here recently, but unfortunately there hasn't been much going on worth noting. Sad, I know. That is until today and I had a particularly interesting experience at work.

I was standing at the cash register checking my fantasy teams' scores on my cell phone as people were wandering about my store. Typical Sunday when I'm stuck at work. Well, as I'm standing there a little boy, maybe 5 or 6, walks up to the side of the register where there is a tiny ledge and stools. He plops down on one of the stools and starts talking to me. I figured I had nothing else going on so I might as well continue this conversation. I asked what kind of cartoons he watches and things of that sort. Then he became really passionate when he started talking about Godzilla. He was naming all the monsters: Mothra, MechaGodzilla, King Ghidra, etc. He seemed really excited. Then in an instant he became really sullen.

I knew his father was in my store shopping for interview clothes, but obviously I didn't ask any further questions. However, his son told me during the conversation I was having with him that his father lost his job and he can't get any more Godzilla toys even though he wants some. He said he hopes Santa can bring him some for Christmas. That part of the conversation really got to me and I really stepped outside of my own life problems.

Now there's not much I could have done for him or his family at that moment except hope for the best for his father on that interview. I know he'll look damn good seeing as he was dressed by one of the finest salesmen on the East Coast. Anyway, this upcoming holiday and even before that I want to give back any way I can. I know of a couple programs that run during the holiday season, but I feel like I can do more than that. I'm particularly trying to donate anything I can towards causes that benefit children. If anyone reading this knows of such a program, please contact me. Also, I will be posting future updates about programs that I am donating towards. If you would like to join my cause, also contact me.
Thanks.