Journal of a Busy Mom

living one day at a time

Operation Christmas Child Update

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The kids and I filled 19 boxes. They each filled one box for each age group: 2-4, 5-9 and 10-14. I filled 7 boxes one of each age group and 1 extra 10-14 girl. I read once that the older group does not get as many boxes filled, so I did one extra.

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This year, our church was a collection center so ,naturally, I signed us up to volunteer. So here the kids helping to count and sort the boxes.

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Our church collected 2,823 shoe boxes and packed 143 cartons. That is a lot of kids! I am so happy I got to participate.

Next year, I really want to try and make it to the Processing Center. That would be a true honor. The nearest one is 8 hours away, so it would have to be a mini vacation.

Ligia.

Thanksgiving Preparations

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I just found out yesterday that I am hosting Thanksgiving dinner. I kind of knew it was coming. We had a death in the family and I don’t think anyone had put any thought into Thanksgiving, so I was asked to provide the venue for our family. I’m okay with that. It’s a way for me to serve my family in the best way I can: playing hostess which is something I do like to do.

So this morning I am googling Thanksgiving planners and want to share two that I’ve decided to use.

The Peaceful Mom has a really simple, no frills dinner/grocery list planner here.

The second is from Retro Mom Goes Green. She has several links to other websites here.

Now I am ready to get planning.

Ligia

Operation Christmas Child Time!

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It’s National Collection Week all over the US.  To find a location go to Operation Christmas Child. If you don’t know anything about this program watch a video:

I have been making shoeboxes for over 20 years! This year I will get to help at a drop off location. I am so excited.

I also plan to do 20 boxes between myself and two kids.

Join in!

Ligia