Absolutely!! Christmas Eve night our family headed to ToysRUs (along with all the other procrastinators) and allowed the kids to choose a gift that he/she thought a sick child up in the hospital would like.
Our family (especially Caed) was the recipient of SO many wonderful gifts during his stay at the hospital. We were truly overwhelmed by the generosity especially from "strangers." So, we decided to go back to "Caed's hospital" this Christmas and do the same for others in need.
After the kids each chose their gift, we headed back to Idalou and got to work on the goodie bags. We wanted to give every child up in the hospital a "little something" and wish them a Merry Christmas.
Truly, this will be a Christmas to remember for our family. Sure, it's fun to receive a gift or two, but there's something absolutely fullfilling to give! Jesus was right when He said,
"It's better to give than to receive......"
We pray our children can grow in their understanding of this more each year.
2 comments:
WONDERFUL idea! May God continue to use you and your family in such awesome ways! May He bless all of you as you bless so many others.
Hugs and kisses
Love.
Tina
What a blessing on both ends - giving and receiving! Hope you had a Merry Christmas!
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