...a thank you

The end of 2010

Well, 2010 has come to an end and with it comes the end to the Year of Giving Back! I want to thank everyone that participated in the monthly gives and encourage you to keep giving. There was a song on the country station awhile ago that talks about all the advice given and some of the words are: don't let your prayin' knees get lazy and help somebody if you can. These are two things that are completely free! Everyone can pray for others and all of us can help others when they need it. Sometimes it's as simple as a phone call to cheer someone up.

Treven and I had a conversation just before Christmas and I was trying to get through to him that Christmas isn't all about presents. He looked at me and said, "It's about love, huh mom?" I said yes. Then he said, "It's weird that it's Jesus' birthday, but we get all the presents." I told him that we could give Jesus birthday gifts all year long if we help others. Every time we do something unselfishly for someone else, it is a gift for Jesus.

Anyway, thanks again for taking part of our project! Please continue to use this blog as a way to announce new babies, missionary calls, reunion plans, etc. I hate to see it just disappear!

Thanks again,

Danelle

Secret Santa Mission Complete

Everything has been delivered for our secret santa project. The families were all incredibly grateful and quite surprised by how many gifts were brought. A big thank you to everyone that donated and a huge thank you to the few that really went above and beyond! Because of your generosity, we were able to provide everything on our list for all three families. May God bless you!

Christmas Eve Plans

Christmas Eve is upon us again and we have some fun things planned this year. We will be having a Who-Bilation from 6-8 on Christmas Eve at the church. Anyone who wants to is encouraged to dress up like a WHO from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and we will crown the Holiday Cheermeister during the festivities. We also have a yummy menu planned and several other things to do after dinner and we will conclude with the nativity. Stay tuned for more details along with meal and nativity assignments!

December Give Update

I have the most amazing update today! Thanks to everyone's generosity and compassion for others, we have clothing, toys, and food for everyone taken care of! The only thing that is left are the 4 coats for family #2. If anyone hasn't donated or would like to do a little extra, we are taking donations for the coats. We need 2 XL coats (1 man and 1 woman) and 2 coats size 16-18 for the kids. Sally and I will be sorting and wrapping on Thursday, so please have your gifts to Lois' house by Thursday morning. We will be delivering on Friday. Thanks again for all you have done!

Tree Delivered

I just wanted to let everyone know that the Christmas tree was delivered tonight. The family was really excited about getting it. When he knocked on the door he heard the people say "Its the guy." Before leaving the tree was set up and the tree skirt was placed and they were quickly deciding which box of lights to put on.

This family has never had a real tree and were really excited. The mother kept saying thanking over and over again. This family is really grateful for everything that we are doing for them.

Secret Santa Give

We have three families that we would like to help provide Christmas for this year. I know it seems like a lot, but I know that our family will come through. These families have not gone out and asked for help, but they are very thankful for it. Some of the families are in greater need than others, so there are more things on their lists. Also some of the families are only requesting things for the children. Please pray about it and sign up for whatever you can do.

Family #1

7 year old boy- size 8 pants, size 8 shirt -Jason & Sally
toy- Jason & Sally

5 year old boy- size 6 pants Travis and Jessica
size 6 shirt-Danelle
toy-Danelle



Family#2

dad- pants 34x30, XL shirt, socks size 9-10 -Johnsons
power tool of any kind-Margene

mom- pants size 18, LG shirt,--Johnsons
socks size 6-9 -Danelle
bath things or toe socks -Danelle

boy (15) pants 16-18 (from the boy section), LG shirt (from the boy section-Jason & Sally socks size 9-10- Marty & Tonya
favorite color is yellow
would like a fire truck- Jason & Sally

boy (13) pants size 14-16 (boy section), medium shirt- Johnsons socks size 9-10- Marty & Tonya
favorite color is blue
would like paper guitar (Guitar Jams) or anything Harry Potter -Johnsons

boy (10) pants size 8-10 (please buy pants with adjustable waist), shirt children's small-Johnsons
socks size 6-8 -Marty & Tonya
favorite color is red
would like a t-rex/transformers Johnsons

this family has also requested a tree. If anyone has an extra fake tree or would be willing to cut a tree, please let me know. Also, if you have extra lights or decorations that you would part with, please let me know. - Steve (delivering Tuesday, December 7th)

We would also like to do a food basket for this family with Christmas dinner fixings. A ham or turkey, a bag of potatoes, etc. Let me know if you would be willing to help with that, too.

There was also a request for coats. The parents both need XL and the two older boys need size 16-18 (kids) a small or medium in adults would probably be ok, too as the sizes aren't too much different. The youngest boy already has a coat.

Family #3

girl (7) needs shoes and/or snow boots badly size 3 --Margene
pants size 7 regular --Ashley
shirt size 7 --Ashley
toy --Megan

girl (5) needs shoes and/or snow boots badly size 12 --Merlynn
pants 6 slim --Merlynn
shirt 6 --Merlynn
toy -- Merlynn

boy (3) shoes size 10 -Johnsons
pants/shirt 3t/4t-Travis and Jessica
toy -Johnsons

baby boy (3 weeks) newborn clothing (0-3 months or 3-6 months) Braquel & Travis and Jessica
diapers/wipes Cinda

We would also like to do a Christmas dinner basket for this family.
Margene will help with the food

Family #1 basket:

Jeff & Burket: turkey and potatoes

Danelle & Gary: stuffing

Jason & Sally: jello fixings

Margene- rolls

Lois & Larry- vegetables

Lois- pie fixings & gravy mixes

Family #2 basket:

John & Tosha Rea: sending gift card for turkey

Tyler & Telynn- potatoes

Danelle& Gary: stuffing

Jason & Sally: jello fixings

Margene- rolls

Larry & Lois- vegetables

Lois- pie fixings & gravy mixes

*where it just says toy by the kids wishes, none was specified. I feel that each child should get some sort of toy as well as the things that are specifically needed.

* if you live far away and can't get specific things to us, but you want to help, we will gladly take money and put it toward the food baskets or fill in any gaps.

Thanks so much in advance for all of your help. I would like to get everything brought to Lois' house by the 15th so we can get it to the families by the 17th or so. We are working through the school districts and they all get out on the 17th. God bless you!