Every year we try to do something around Christmas time to help the kids focus on the GIVING part of Christmas. This year they were extra good about remembering why we celebrate Christmas and during family prayer it was common to hear one of them say "Please help us to remember Christmas is about Jesus and not to worry about Santa and presents." They are such good kids with such tender hearts. Little things daily remind be of the strength of their spirits and the important role they were sent here to play. It is a humbling and at times daunting job to be the mom in charge of molding and directing these precious little ones.
This year we decided to make cookies and hot cocoa and deliver plates and cups to the homeless around downtown Richmond. The kids were such great helpers getting everything ready.
The kids got out and delivered each plate and cup (with Chris standing right next to them). I will admit I was slightly nervous about the safety of this whole operation. My nerves turned out to be completely unfounded. The people were so sweet and gracious, and each time we pulled away in our heated car my heart ached a little that we couldn't do more. Kaden echoed my feelings as we pulled away from one man and said "Mom! We are just going to leave him? We can't take him home?" Taycee had a few questions about what homeless really meant and after we explained to her the situation these people were in she said, "I think this is exactly what Jesus want us to do. This is our birthday present to him." and so it was.
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Love this! Something your kids will probably remember for the rest of their lives.
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