On November 18th, my family headed to Target to buy Christmas gifts. They were for children who would most likely not be receiving anything except for what we gave them. We filled up two shoe box sized containers, one for a girl and one for a boy.
We had so much fun picking out practical things like toothbrushes and wash cloths, and fun things like markers and small toys. I was glad that my kids could see how things that we don't even think of as special, such as toothpaste, could be a wonderful gift to a child across the world. We shouldn't take anything for granted!
The next morning the boxes were left at a church nearby where there was a drop off for "Operation Christmas Child". We just barely missed the deadline! You can still give online if you click here.
I love people's stories. Watch this video to hear the story of a girl who had received a box when she was young, and now as an adult was able to deliver boxes to other children!
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