Our family has been packing shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child since our boys were young...even before our daughter was born. It was always great fun to shop for the special items we would put in each box. We always wanted them to be FULL, so sometimes it took several attempts at arranging to get everything in! Today, I had the opportunity to share that experience with our 6 yr old grandson. He was surprised to hear that there were children in the world who might not get a Christmas gift. His first response was to give some of his own toys. When I explained that we were suppose to give new items, he could not wait to go shopping. As we went through the store, he was convinced that the box would surely hold "one more thing"!
It was a sweet blessing to share this tradition...and a lesson on giving and gratitude...with him!
Such a great program...Operation Christmas Child! I have been participating with our grands these past years as well. So fun for them to help pick out the items!
ReplyDeleteOur church participates in Operation Christmas Child also.. It's such a worthy project ---and works well when children are involved in filling the boxes. Such a wonderful ministry.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a good week. We have been in Kentucky with friends... Had a fantastic time although it was COLD there.
Hugs,
Betsy
Legacies don't always have to be estates or wealth or titles. This legacy of giving that you are passing on to your grands is priceless.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful helper you had!! I've done OCC boxes - but not for the last few years. I need to do that again this year! I hope it's not too late.
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