The Christmas Party That Taught Me the True Meaning of Compassion

Two days before Christmas, my sister lost her husband and her 13-year-old son in a tragic accident. The call came just as I was finishing the final preparations for the holiday party I host every year. Lights were strung across the porch, food was ordered, and guests had already confirmed. When she asked me, in a trembling voice, to cancel the celebration,continue reading …