This afternoon we packed our boxes and decided to take a photo to put inside with a note for the receiving child. I was having a hard time getting my three to all look and smile genuinely.
"Ok, kiddos, think about the children who will receive your fun boxes. They'll be so excited and happy. Show me what their faces will look like."
After the dramatic response, I did finally get some genuine smiles. Praying for the last several weeks definitely raised the level of commitment and anticipation in my children. Tonight before dinner P gave our blessing. "De-ya God, tank you for our food and I am so happy we finally got to get these boxes packed for the kids that need them."
If you are looking for a meaningful activity with your children and haven't tried this before, I highly recommend it. Collection week, nationwide, begins in 9 days. You still have plenty of time! This year, Samaritan's Purse is even offering the ability to track your box and find out where it winds up. Meaningful and educational...that's a great combination!
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We picked up our boxes last week at church. Our kids are at the age where they go out and buy things for their "child." I love seeing our 18-year-old son's heart soften when he comes home with toys and goodies for a little boy. Our daughter turns it into a party with her friends and they all do it together. Teenage girls can turn anything into a reason for a party.
We are eager to track our boxes on the computer this year.
It truly is a wonderful project.
I just posted about Operation Christmas Child on my Works for Me Wednesday post this past week. We love putting our box together as a family.
Thanks for giving such a worthwhile project a post!
We are doing a box for church and one for school. Didn't know about the tracking option...thanks for sharing. I love taking my girls (ages 6 and 2) to pick out the "stuff" for the boxes. Such a teachable moment (for my 6-year-old anyway:)
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Here is the post about turning a blog into a book. Make sure to read the great suggestions in the comments...
http://lotsofscotts.blogspot.com/2009/09/look-its-blook.html
LOVE the expression on K's face in the first two pics!!! They will ALWAYS remember packing these boxes!
Those photos are great! I always enjoy doing these boxes each year. My girl scout troop is participating this year.
We just did this today! Our daughter is 2 so she didn't quite get what we were doing. What a great tradition to start though! I look forward to doign this with her every year and eventually having her understand.
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