I love this time of year. First, fall is my MOST favorite time of year. The leaves and their brilliance floating gracefully towards the ground. The smell of burning leaves and fire places wafting through the air. The air turning crisp so it cools your insides when you take a deep breath. Wearing big soft sweatshirts and cozy slippers. I Love it, LOVE IT!
Also this is the time of year we begin the great giving project. My kids go through all their clothing and toys. Anything we don't/can't wear, anything we no longer use. We clean up real nice, pack it up and drive it to the local homeless shelters. There are so many out there who need...ALOT!
Also, at church we spend the month of Novemeber collecting food for families who need. Yesterday after morning church we stayed and sorted and bagged up all the food. The Royal Rangers are in charge of the food project. Howard has quite the system going, complete with mathematical equations to ensure each family gets the perfect portion for size...I love it! The kids take a family and bags and begin filling the bags. Soon the entire floor is covered with over flowing bags of groceries for families who NEED. We always include a card of love and greeting and encouragement. Cover all the bags with prayer. This week those bags will be lovingly delivered to families. Families for whatever reason....need someone to God's hand extended. The kids all had a blast working together. Wish my camera was not broken, I would have taken pictures.
There are so many things I am thankful for. One of them is the giving spirit growing inside the hearts of each of my little monsters. Cuz somedays, they are a bit more angelic than monster-like.
1 comment:
So cool to do those things with your kids. You are teaching them very important Christ like principles.
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