Well, here is one thing I can do:
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I have already started a little bit of my Christmas shopping. The kids are making lists and Hobby Lobby is full of Christmas decorations.
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I have already started a little bit of my Christmas shopping. The kids are making lists and Hobby Lobby is full of Christmas decorations.
But there are 6 gifts ready to go in my closet. Just waiting. Gifts who will find 3 boys & 3 girls who we do not know. The only gifts those children will probably receive this year.
Our church is hosting a packing party on November 13th this year along with K-Love for these children. Children who will be excited to receive a small doll, a toothbrush, crayons, a single hot wheel car.
If you can help, if you can donate items for the drive, you can make a difference.
September 5-18-Boys Toys
small cars, balls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky®, travel games, etc.
September 19-October 2- Girls Toys
small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky®, barrettes, head bands, plastic jewelry, etc.
October 3-16 School Supplies
pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, stickers, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.
October 17-30-Hygiene Items
toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.
October 31-November 12-Other Items
Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)
DO NOT INCLUDE:
Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers; aerosol cans
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Great, Ashleigh! We love doing Operation Christmas Child, and your post reminds me that it's that time again. You inspire me to try to get myself together and do this very important thing that I CAN do. :)
ReplyDeleteOperation Christmas Child is one of the things we look forward to all year. We start hitting the Dollar Spot at Target when they start clearancing and continue to pick up summer clothes and socks as the hit the clearance racks. Last year, it was bittersweet, but important to us to make 5 little boxes...one for each child of ours. Even though we didn't have sweet Rebekah in our arms, it was a way to honor her little life and use it to show Christ's love.
ReplyDeleteRebekah and I love to do this. We love to go shopping and imagining what the kids faces are going to look like when they open their boxes. I imagine one day we will go to heaven and those people we gave the boxes to will be there with a great big hug to all who have given :)
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