my
lifestyle to be affluent z2 Near the end of the year, when I put on the Salva-
tion Armys red apron, something changes inside me. In
stead of feeling out of place economically, I begin to feel a
genuine sense
of belonging. As I ring my bell, people stop
to share their personal stories of how much it meant to be
helped when they were going through a rough time. People
helping people is something I feel deeply connected to
While Im ringing the bell, complete strangers have brought
me hot chocolate, leaving me with a lingering smile. Count
less individuals have helped to keep me warm with the
sentiments of the season: "Thank you for ringing on such
a co
old day.”"Can
I get
you a cup of coffee?""Bless you for
your good work. "December is the time of year I fee
wealthiest. o
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4 Over the past four years, Ive grown to understand more
about myself because of a single question from a curious child. s
