Giving To Ourselves, Too

After we had given to all the charities and marched on behalf of everyone who needed our company, after we had sent them to Appalachia and uptown to the poorer parts of town, after we had collected clothing, food, and money and whatever else had been asked, she wondered when our turn would come.  When would we give to us.  It was a fair question, but we had defined ourselves and our belief in terms of giving.  It was a one-sided thing, and so was incomplete.  Give to us too.  Treat ourselves as fairly and as well.  It puts equity into the process and acknowledges our goodness.  Giving is fine, but it should include us all.