Point Seven Charity

On Sunday a fellow Catholic called and gave me needed information to assist a family in need and a student in need that he had spoken of the day before. I always enjoy helping this Priest to be. I find him trustworthy. He is a personal friend of my daughter Adrienne and her husband, Matt.

This circumstance made me think about charity and generousity. People sometimes comment and thank me for being generous but not for being charitable.

Charitable--

1. Generous in giving money or other help to the needy.
2. Mild or tolerant in judging others; lenient.
3. Of, for, or concerned with charity: a charitable organization.

Generous

1. Liberal in giving or sharing. See synonyms at liberal.
2. Characterized by nobility and forbearance in thought or behavior; magnanimous.
3. Marked by abundance; ample: a generous slice of cake.
4. Having a rich bouquet and flavor: a generous wine.
5. Obsolete. Of noble lineage.

"Mild or tolerant in judging others." I need to work on that one!

The Sunday visit was very active. Abby (seven months) was very happy and was smiling very often. She liked being walked so she could experience new surroundings.

I watched part of Pinnochio with Parker (3). That video can be shocking!

Miranda Patricia asked me (communicated through her body language) to put her in her high chair for the first time (1). She and Parker like corn dogs and chocolate milk when they come here lately.

Our children played Trivial Pursuit Pop Culture DVD Edition volume 2. Michael and Anna Claire were winning when the game was called to a halt.

Leslie (Boyun) received her last chemo. She was happy when she called. She has been fighting a heroic battle against breast cancer since September of 2006.

Would you rather be known as a charitable person or a generous person?