Can we make a difference?

Tonight I watched a new show called the Secret Millionaire and I liked it.  It caught my interest because the show took place in Knoxville, TN this week.  But I ended up watching the entire show because I was impressed by the people in the show that have given their time and talents to help those that are less fortunate.  The show featured a guy that used to head up the Knoxville Symphony and is now helping children to better themselves through music.  Another lady is helping sick children by doing a "makeover" of their bedrooms.

But my absolute favorite people on the show were two little 82 year-old twin ladies that operate "The Love Kitchen".  They feed homeless and less fortunate people and also have a home delivery service to help those that can't get out.  The thing that caught my attention was not just the fact that these two ladies are old and still full of energy or that they are giving so much of themselves to help others.  I was impressed by the long hugs that they gave.  I was impressed by the love that they showed to everyone who passed the doors of their kitchen.  At the end of the show, the Secret Millionaire gave them $20,000 to help continue their operation.  The gratefulness and happiness that the two old ladies showed was priceless.

I don't have millions to give to people that are making a difference.  I can't make donations for $20,000 or $40,000 to help further great causes.  But we all can help by giving someone a helping hand.  We can give a word of encouragement.  We can give someone a hug.  And we can sit and listen to someone that needs someone to talk to. 

And hopefully that will be enough to make a difference.