Across my forearm I have the word GIVE tattooed. It's a reminder to myself, that no matter what I have, no matter what I lose, I must never lose sight of giving. The day I have nothing to give, I will die.

Everyone is struggling in some ways these days, especially financially. How much can we give? I think I have $6 in my bank account until next week. How do we give when we have so little?

I have learned to never see myself as having little. Compared to many, like those in Haiti, I have a lot. And that's just the physical, the necessities of life, like clean water and shelter. Add love and family and friends who are like family, my cup overfloweth,I am full up.

I was perusing Facebook this morning and I saw a picture of Mr. Nick Oresko (formerly Master Sergeant Oresko). Mr. Oresko is the oldest living Medal of Honor recipient at 96. Currently hospitalized, Oresko has outlived all his family members . Everyone needs family. And sadly, he has none.

He doesn't want money. He just wants someone to hang out with. If you can, please go. Just a quick hello will mean more than you know. If you can't, send him a card. I bet you a million dollars this simple act of giving will spill into your own life. It's almost selfish. You will feel good!

My kids will go with me to learn about this man, and his history, and to learn about giving. It has very little to do with gifts, and everything to do with presence.

He has requested visitors while he waits for an upcoming surgery. He is located at: Englewood Hospital & Medical Center 350 Engle Street Room 2614 Kaplan Pavilion Englewood NJ 07631 Phone: 201.894.3000 If you can't make it to the hospital, send this hero a card or a note.

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