The Christmas Party That Taught Me the True Meaning of Compassion

cheer. Music filled the house, laughter echoed from room to room, and holiday candles burned brightly on every surface. Yet beneath the sparkle, I felt unsettled. I kept thinking about my sister sitting alone in her darkened home. I tried to push the thought aside, reminding myself that she had chosen not to come. Then, in the middle of a toast, we continue reading …