Angel Tree
I have done the Angel Tree for years, but this was the first year I saw such need. Matt and I both saw a tag for a 4 year old boy that wanted/needed a pillow. We both looked at each other almost with tears and grabbed the tag. Did he want a pillow or need a pillow? That is what this poor 4 year old is getting for Christmas? I felt humbled and ashamed for all my possesions. I have no idea what it would be like not to have a pillow- we have about 20 pillows in our house. Some tags, were asking for underwear or sheets- obviously these are real needs. I love buying for the Angel Tree- you know these people really need and appreciate the gifts. I wanted to just pick the trees up and carry them to my car and buy all the tags!
posted by jessica @ 8:07 AM
1 Comments:
Jess,
Me and the boys picked angels off of the tree yesterday at service and I felt the same way....I picked a tag for a 4month old boy that all the mom wanted was diapers, can you believe that diapers....I couldn't imagine. I love the angel tree program as well..Jarred and Logan pick a tag off of the tree and then go with me to buy the present, and use their OWN money, I want to teach them at this young age that Christmas is not just about you it is about the giving of Jesus Christ and how we can make a difference.
Cindy
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