My husband needed back cancer surgery and they did an A-plus job and charged us nothing. We were so blessed!
Joel Osteen's book would also give them a boost and inspiration when they would need it.
Margaret and Bill Kellers
Gapland, Md.
'Feed the Children'
To the editor:
If I had $100, I could make someone's Christmas better by giving it to "Feed the Children" because there are so many children and adults who will have very little or nothing at all this holiday season.
As a senior citizen and widow for three and a half years now with very little income and no children of my own, I tithe to the Lord's work through The Salvation Army. It is by God's grace I can remain in my home by living a very simple conservative life, knowing my Lord will provide for me.
Even though I may not be chosen, I want to thank you for considering my letter. May God continue to bless you so you can continue to bless others.
I also watch Joel Osteen every Sunday morning and Joyce Meyer every day at noon on channel 68. Their messages are only 30 minutes long, but they are right on.
Merry Christmas.
Joyce Duffield
Hagerstown
Let 'Interfaith' aid some needy family
To the editor:
If I were to receive the $100, I would donate it to our local Interfaith Service Coalition. I would ask them to please pick the neediest family with small children. They should then use the money wisely to buy clothing and food for "Santa" to deliver to their home.
Diana Bowman
Hancock
I would buy sanitary products for African women
To the editor:
Although I am facing unemployment and could use the $100 to pay my heat bill, I heard a report this summer on the BBC that devasted me.
It concerned a shortage of sanitary products for women in Africa. I am sure this is not a problem just in Africa, but throughout the Third World.
Because of the shortage, women are using unsterilized materials and suffering infections and even death. There are a few Web sites devoted to this situation including www.actsa.org/Get_involved/zimbabwe_sanitary_campaign.htm and www.globalgiving.com/pr/1200/proj1121a.html The latter site indicates $20 will buy 20 packages of sanitary products. I would divide the $100 between the two sites so women in two countries could reap the benefit, end the embarrasment and maintain their dignity.
C.J. Shank
Hagerstown
Assist a couple who are selfless
To the editor:
With $100, Christmas this year would be more warm and a bit more bright for a selfless couple I am proud to call my friends. After meeting them through our church, I have witnessed them devoting their lives to providing food and clothing to needy families from the Waynesboro, Pa., community.
My friends are not wealthy by any means. On the contrary. They have difficulty making ends meet. Under medical attention and unable to work, they both ignore daily pain and discomfort to maintain our church's food and clothing distribution center.
Weekly trips to gather donations are made using their own vehicle. If their car needs tires, they pray for someone to donate a used tire ... and someone always does. A night out at a restaurant is a treat rarely experienced, unless a kind person donates a gift certificate.
My friends are always welcoming to anyone needing help, and they put themselves last, wanting those they serve to be provided for. They deliver encouragement and hope to many, all the while needing it themselves.
They do not ask for help or any kind of assistance, and instead rely upon God to provide. I love these folks, and it would bring them great joy to receive an anonymous gift to help pay their bills.
Barb Shorb
Waynesboro, Pa.
