Operation Christmas Child

Today Jason and I went shopping for some items to fill two shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. This is something that we have taken part in for the last couple of years and I sure enjoy it! We just loved going through the aisles at the dollar store picking out notebooks, pens, candy, toys and other goodies to give to some children who are less fortunate than us. I can't begin to imagine how much these children appreciate and enjoy these shoeboxes full of gifts.

I was telling Jason over lunch today that as a kid I always cherished my time spent with my Aunt Betty and Uncle Frank. I would say that growing up that they were like an extra set of grandparents to me. I had a lot of sleepovers there, and Aunt Betty would often take me to the mall and let me pick out a toy to buy, or take me out for lunch. These were luxuries that as a child I did not often receive. My parents provided for me in every way that was necessary, but I wouldn't say that I was spoiled. I hope that someday when/if I have children that they will appreciate the little things. I hope that hey will not have so many toys they won't know what to do with all of them. And I sincerely hope that they will not take what they do have for granted. I know it's hard for kids to understand that some people have less than them, but I would like to instill this in my children someday.