One of Patti's favorite things to do at Christmas was to give to Operation Christmas Child. This is a project of Samaritan's Purse. You get a shoe box and fill it with items for a boy or girl, wrap it and label it and send it in. The gifts are delivered to children in other countries who will not have Christmas gifts any other way. Patti was so excited buying little things for these children. She got so much joy from it. She giggled and smiled and spoke about how much it meant the whole time we shopped and wrapped.
Patti organized this drive at our church one Christmas season and they still do it today. It is a wonderful organization. These children delight in not only toys but pencils, toothpaste, soap... all the things we take for granted are treasures to them.
There is still time if you want to give. Please go here to read more about it and get instructions for donating. Or email me and I will give you more information.
Merry Christmas!
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I came over from Momma's Mindsweep. THis is a great way to remember your friend. Operation Christmas Child is a great ministry. Our church does the shoe boxes every year.
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