Comments on: Giving the Olive Branch of Hope https://blog.katescarlata.com/2013/12/09/giving-the-olive-branch-of-hope/ Kate Scarlata RD Sat, 01 Feb 2014 21:18:37 +0000 hourly 1 By: katescarlata https://blog.katescarlata.com/2013/12/09/giving-the-olive-branch-of-hope/#comment-178972 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 13:59:18 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=5913#comment-178972 In reply to Saskia.

Saskia–YOU are the winner of the holiday tags. Please email me directly with your address and I will send them right out to you!

]]> By: katescarlata https://blog.katescarlata.com/2013/12/09/giving-the-olive-branch-of-hope/#comment-174170 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 13:14:35 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=5913#comment-174170 In reply to Karen.

Yes, I agree, Karen FOOD pantries and cupboards need all of us to donate! It’s a tough time for many, many people!

]]> By: Karen https://blog.katescarlata.com/2013/12/09/giving-the-olive-branch-of-hope/#comment-174166 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 13:11:37 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=5913#comment-174166 What a great neighborhood project! I donate to, and work at, a food cupboard. It is both heart-breaking and heart-warming to meet and talk to people who are at their lowest but still so hopeful. I live in a typically suburban area and it blows my mind how many neighbors are struggling. (So if you’re reading this…..consider making a donation of food and/or money to YOUR local cupboard. It’s a year-round need! {sorry for the plug}). Happy Holidays!

]]> By: katescarlata https://blog.katescarlata.com/2013/12/09/giving-the-olive-branch-of-hope/#comment-172637 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 20:07:33 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=5913#comment-172637 In reply to Saskia.

What a blessing Saskia to be able to share your compassion with others in the work you do. When you work in a field that allows you to share empathy and compassion it is important to save some compassion for yourself 🙂 ….which is easy for some of us to forget to do!

]]> By: Saskia https://blog.katescarlata.com/2013/12/09/giving-the-olive-branch-of-hope/#comment-172628 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 20:02:54 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=5913#comment-172628 I give the gift of hope everyday to my patients by listening to them, as doctors once did. This year I realized one reason I’ve struggled so much with my own health and going from doctor to doctor for answers (without getting any) is so that I could be compassionate with my own patients who suffer. I love what I do and I feel so privileged to help others.

]]> By: katescarlata https://blog.katescarlata.com/2013/12/09/giving-the-olive-branch-of-hope/#comment-172624 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 20:01:21 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=5913#comment-172624 In reply to Joanna.

Thanks Joanna, and so glad you shared all the wonderful and meaningful traditions you have incorporated into your life. It is so important to have our children see and take part in giving to those in need too.

]]> By: Joanna https://blog.katescarlata.com/2013/12/09/giving-the-olive-branch-of-hope/#comment-172537 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 19:15:14 +0000 https://blog.katescarlata.com/?p=5913#comment-172537 What a lovely post, Kate! Beautiful and inspiring. This year, I started a tradition with my older daughter (age 4) who is now old enough to pick out gifts for kids in need. We brought the gifts to our temple for a big gift-collecting event before the gifts are sent to kids in need. I love teaching my children to give charity and to appreciate all that we have. At work, each year we have an Angel Tree where each employee can pick a tag (or several!) with someone’s gift wish written on it and then purchase the gift for them. It’s a fun way to give someone in need exactly what they want! We also donate holiday meals to a local charity. Happy holidays to all!

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