Last night for FHE we put together some Hygiene kits for a humanitarian aid project our RS is doing. Mike pulled up an email that was sent to him. The email was talking about how much we have to be grateful for. It showed some sad pictures of the suffering in third world countries. Our kids were very touched by what they saw. Annie especially felt that our little hygiene kits were not enough. She kept saying things like, " I think we should send them some money", and " Mom, we have lots of water bottles in the fridge, let's mail them some of our water bottles." It was amazing to see the compassion that flowed from my kids. It made us all feel so grateful for our abundant blessings. I hope this experience will be the first of many humanitarian projects we do as a family. Seeing my kids response to this small act of service made me want to come up with more service we could do as a family. I am wondering what service other families do together. Anyone have any good ideas? I would love to hear some family success stories!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Blessed
Last night for FHE we put together some Hygiene kits for a humanitarian aid project our RS is doing. Mike pulled up an email that was sent to him. The email was talking about how much we have to be grateful for. It showed some sad pictures of the suffering in third world countries. Our kids were very touched by what they saw. Annie especially felt that our little hygiene kits were not enough. She kept saying things like, " I think we should send them some money", and " Mom, we have lots of water bottles in the fridge, let's mail them some of our water bottles." It was amazing to see the compassion that flowed from my kids. It made us all feel so grateful for our abundant blessings. I hope this experience will be the first of many humanitarian projects we do as a family. Seeing my kids response to this small act of service made me want to come up with more service we could do as a family. I am wondering what service other families do together. Anyone have any good ideas? I would love to hear some family success stories!
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You guys always do thoughtful, interesting FHEs. You're cool.
My sister recently adopted her son from an orphanage in Vietnam. Before she left the US, our family purchased a bunch of small toys that she could take to the other children.
She was amazed at how much that meant to them. So many of them have nothing that they can call their own so to receive something to own was just so wonderful.
She and her husband took pictures and it was just awesome to see their joy. It was a real eye-opening experience to realize how much just a little thing can do.
(sorry for such a long comment)
Hi Jill! My parents will actually be speaking this Sunday. Email me if you want more info ldyduchess@aol.com
Annie is so sweet! That's a great FHE idea, Jill- thanks!!
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