define 'Self Denial'- self-de·ni·al (s lf d-n l) n. Sacrifice of one's own desires or interests.
It was a much warmer morning today at dawn! I got ready and headed out with a friend for a last morning of volunteering before I start a month long course in February at the local collage. I wondered as I watched the children play at the non-profit organization nursery, why more people don't take the time to come out and enjoy the children there. We spent 1 1/2 hours talking about orange juice, family pets and the assortment of things to play with. They happily enjoyed a snack provided of cookie's, fruit and juice while their Mom's had time to themselves. After the children were picked up, I cleaned up the toys, wiped the table and headed to the car. As usual, I left smiling.....