I have always been the girl who wanted to help every man, woman, or animal that I saw needed help. I have wanted to give back to the communities that have done so much to make me the person I am today.

Sometimes it is hard to always want to be the helping hand because it eats away at you when you can't do anything. There is always this unbelievably strong desire to want to do something for someone. Anyone. It definitely does not make it any easier when you see the reaction on peoples' faces after you have helped them in some way. It is the reassuring feeling that you have done something worthwhile for someone.

This past weekend, I had the privilege to assist some wonderful people in giving back to the community. It intensified my heart for people. I helped pass out different food items to families who truly needed it, and that was the most amazing feeling. I knew I was doing exactly what I needed to be doing, especially when they would hold me in a tight hug afterwards and tell me how great of a Thanksgiving they would have because of this. And you know, I didn't do much. I didn't really do anything. I helped to bag their items and carry the bags to their car. Just doing that, though, can make a very big impact in someone's life.

I know that it is somewhat cliche to be talking about giving back during the week of Thanksgiving, but it is something that needs to be talked about no matter the time of year. Doing something beneficial for the community needs to be more than a once a year thing. I really want to be able to do more for people than I do now. I want to be able to give to charities and have fundraisers that will benefit someone more than they could ever imagine.

I just want to be able to help people who need it for the rest of my life.

My heart aches for the amount of people that need help but don't get it. The society we live in today degrades these people who truly need love, kindness, and generosity. It does not take much to give someone a smile or a simple "Hello, how are you today?"

A quote that I play over and over and over in my mind every day is, "You never know the battles someone is facing in their lives." This is what reminds me every day to look someone in the eye and ask them how they are doing and give them a little smile. You might not realize it, but that little display of care can mean all the world to them.

I have a heart for people, all people, no matter who they are. I will strive daily to be an inspiration for someone. I will inspire the will to fight. I will inspire the desire to show the same generosity to someone else. I will inspire someone to pass on the kindness.

I have a servant's heart, and I want to use that to show the love of Christ.