More Like Jesus

In one of the YouVersion plans I am reading right now, I came across this paragraph:

"Think about it. Jesus poured his life into the lives of twelve ordinary men, investing most of His time with them. At one point, He even washed their feet--the act of a slave or a servant. He healed the sick. He loved the poor. He was concerned about the widow, the orphan, and the person who was left out. He loved kids. He got angry when the religious leaders put the legalism of the Law before the love of God and the love for people. Even when mankind was murdering Him on the cross, He chose to forgive."

Not only do I wish I could be more like Christ, but I also want my children to see that example in their parents so that they can also grow to be more like Christ.  The problem is, I always think that I want to be more like Christ, but when I look at the reality of it I get overwhelmed with where to begin.  Where do I find the widows and the orphans?  How do I heal the sick - is praying for them enough? Is giving money to a certain organization that helps these groups of people what I should be doing?  How do I know if I am contributing my fair share of helping those in need?  

I know with Christmas coming up, I always want to do something with my family to help out those in need, but I can't help but think that Jesus did it all year round.  What do those hungry people do the rest of the year?

Connor is at the age now where I think it is very important to be the example of a parent of what I think he needs in his adult life.  With adding a second child to the family, I am even more conscious of what it means to be the example.