Tia Roxanna, Mateo, Marina and us delivered many toys to the local Rescue Mission this week. Local families in need will open gifts after the Christmas Eve community dinner sponsored by this institution. Our kids were excited to help others in need though they won't be able to see the kids' faces when they open each gift.
So Roxanna and I decided to involve the kids in a community activity where they could see the "end product," if you will. We helped organize clothes at the St. Mary's Parish Center. This center not only offered free clothing items to many local families but also a big box full of holiday food items. We saw quite a few people come and get goods in the time we were there. Praise God for a giving community, especially in these trying economic time. We also feel blessed to have our little ones so eager to give and be mindful of those less fortunate.
Sorting out clothes
Brianna, Mateo & Sarai organized pants first and then shirts. They were great little helpers.
'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me'
Mathew 25:40
