Our family went into the City to see the Christmas Window display after lunch. Public Tansport was free for the day and Claire came with us. We got caught in a torrential rainstorm on the way to the station, but it was a great way to spend the day together. In years past we've just stayed home, the 5 of us. Not having family in the same state can make it a bit lonely, but this year we had the housemate bash the night before and a great day together as a family.
We went to church on Christmas morning and the sermon was about the gift of Christ. When we went into the city in the afternoon, there was a homeless man begging next to the Christmas window display. His name was Sam. It's so challenging to see a homeless person begging because the situation demands a response. It's too easy to throw some money into their hat. I spoke with Sam, but it still didn't feel like enough. Nothing is open in christmas day, so it's not as if you can go grocery shopping with/for them. I gave him some money. I treated him like a person. I wanted to do more, but I wasn't sure what. It's something to consider. I was comfortable on Christmas Day - but was I Christlike?
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