tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32123616.post6474837135071672611..comments2023-03-24T10:19:11.417-04:00Comments on Blogging Memories: A Shepherd's PouchBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10148716029037150967noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32123616.post-44049299742754510492008-12-19T12:19:00.000-05:002008-12-19T12:19:00.000-05:00We can't make a huge difference...but we can make ...We can't make a huge difference...but we can make a difference. One thoughtful gesture to someone in need gives them hope, and encourages us to continue helping others.<BR/><BR/>I know every one of you remembers "The Secret Drop" It perpetuated a "heart" in us we'll never forget. It's evidence is here. I love you girls more than I can express!<BR/><BR/>Truly," I have no greater joy" when I read this blog today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32123616.post-53217001984299907512008-12-19T08:15:00.000-05:002008-12-19T08:15:00.000-05:00Oh yeah, and on a less serious note, I'm with you ...Oh yeah, and on a less serious note, I'm with you Krissy -- the larger bills for me too. What's with the quarters for such hard work?!? :)DeAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11150608901639322966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32123616.post-58994141748253130862008-12-19T08:14:00.000-05:002008-12-19T08:14:00.000-05:00This is such a great idea, I'm definitely going to...This is such a great idea, I'm definitely going to start this with my girls. We do Samaritan's purse with the girls, but the other forms of giving have been more for us not them. With the teen group we gave toys to a boys shelter (but not really something the girls participated in), Kenny helped wrap a HUGE amount of presents for Miracle Hill children's home (about 15 kids and the lady had raised enough to spend $200-250 on each kid, so lots of toys and such an amazing blessing) but again not something the girls are seeing for themselves yet.....(no, I didn't take them to see THAT many toys getting wrapped and put under a tree :) I wish I would have done something like this earlier with them. Its such a good idea. I want my girls to get presents at Christmas and I'm so excited about giving them gifts, but like you said I want them to truly learn about giving. And by having to work for money to give... how great you're teaching them sacrificial giving as well, not just lets use mommy and daddy's money to go buy toys for kids. :) I'll have to call you and get some ideas. And just to bring tears to your eyes even more Krissy, Kenny told me this morning that the lady at Miracle Hill was going to buy gifts for 3 more kids, a 2 year old, a 3 year old and a 15 year old who just came to the home. How sad to think of these kids and what they must be going through.DeAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11150608901639322966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32123616.post-87069041313789095072008-12-19T08:13:00.000-05:002008-12-19T08:13:00.000-05:00That is a great thing! I haven't heard of that ye...That is a great thing! I haven't heard of that yet. We are trying to do the same thing with Kendra this year now that she understands. She got 3 bags of toys together for a little girl this year. We were glad she did it with a willing and excited heart:)! Oh, Lord, give our kids giving hearts, and help us to be the best example for them!!!<BR/>Have a wonderful Christmas, Becky!Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09125998840503541808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32123616.post-13583755629686494582008-12-19T08:00:00.000-05:002008-12-19T08:00:00.000-05:00LOL--Krissy! :)Seriously, really great idea Beck-...LOL--Krissy! :)<BR/><BR/>Seriously, really great idea Beck--a great tangible way to teach the kids with a visual example. That's one of the most important lesson we can teach our kids! The real blessings come when after you teach them--you see them do it all on their own. "No greater joy than to hear my children walk in truth."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32123616.post-51263956087263234652008-12-18T18:31:00.000-05:002008-12-18T18:31:00.000-05:00Yes. It's a heavy and uncomfortable topic. . . bu...Yes. It's a heavy and uncomfortable topic. . . but one that we have to entertain if we want to be like Christ. Don't know what it's like to be a parent, but I do worry about how my inner city kids live, how many hurting children there are in the world, the desperation parents must feel about simply putting food on the table, the guilt they entertain over not being able to buy nice things for their children. . . it brings tears to my eyes. I am so glad you are teaching your children compassion and empathy. It's a great lesson for all of us.<BR/>And no, I'm not vacuuming your kitchen for a quarter when I come home. You're gonna have to shell out the larger bills for me. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com