Addition To The Plan

A couple of years ago, I wrote a post in which I talked about what I would do if I ever won the Powerball. Well, I have some additions to make.

I would add in some additional charitable contributions, if possible with what I win. First would be to those Christmas-gift-giving programs every year, like Salvation Army's Angel Tree. The local OKC-area Dept of Human Services offices have similar programs. You know the programs where you get information on an anonymous, needy youngster, then you buy them gifts of clothes and toys to go along with their requests and needs? I mean, why not? Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy for all, especially children. Needy children in low-income families especially need those good memories, because that life can be so difficult. So I think I'll pitch in to those every year with some good gifts.

Another contribution would go to Make A Wish Foundation, one that I've always liked. Can you seriously argue against fulfilling the dreams of terminally-ill kids? If you can, I would be all for revoking your humanity license. :-D

March of Dimes is another one that's always interested me, because of the focus on babies (again, you just can't argue against babies...it's impossible). I'm a real sucker for babies, truth be told. Every time I see a baby, it just gives me so much joy...that new life in the great big world. Wow. March of Dimes makes sure more of those babies are able to grow up to fulfill their potential. And who knows? One of those kids could grow up to be the next Einstein or Newton or Edison or Washington, and do something really world-changing.

So consider those added to my to-do list when I hit the big numbers. Hope y'all are having a great day today...Christmas is a mere 7 days away!! Thanks for reading along.