Our company adopted a family in need this Christmas season.
It is a Grandma raising 4 children herself (12, 9, 6 & 2) Their Dad died of cancer 2 years ago right around when the 2 year old was born. He had no insurance or anything so Mom was raising the 4 of them in a 2 bedroom apartment - but sadly a few months ago she was killed by a stray bullet in a gang incident. She had NOTHING to do with this gang stuff, in fact this was the first time she had gone out socially since her husband passed away. She was in a vehicle of a friend when they were caught in crossfire and she was hit.
The Grandma made a list of things they would like and I was really humbled by the types of items they were asking for. Bedding for 2 sets of bunk beds, warm pajamas, plastic plates and glasses, paper, pens and pencils. The little girl (6) asked for new shoes for church.
No toys, no games etc.. just these essentials.
Last night Paul and I went to a function at his Club and we were at a large table for dinner, I brought the subject up about this family we were adopting and everyone said how great that was... then - unbelievably - people started bring out their wallets and passing me loads of cash, or coming up to me later and slipping me money and saying 'help this family'
I recieved over 500.00 in cash - :blowkiss: , and one of the gentlemen who owns a bedding/bath store is donating 8 sets of sheets, blankets, pillows & comforters for them.
I wanted to urge everyone to check locally and see if there is anything like this program in your area to adopt a needy family this holiday season, maybe you could get your employer involved. :dance:
It is a Grandma raising 4 children herself (12, 9, 6 & 2) Their Dad died of cancer 2 years ago right around when the 2 year old was born. He had no insurance or anything so Mom was raising the 4 of them in a 2 bedroom apartment - but sadly a few months ago she was killed by a stray bullet in a gang incident. She had NOTHING to do with this gang stuff, in fact this was the first time she had gone out socially since her husband passed away. She was in a vehicle of a friend when they were caught in crossfire and she was hit.
The Grandma made a list of things they would like and I was really humbled by the types of items they were asking for. Bedding for 2 sets of bunk beds, warm pajamas, plastic plates and glasses, paper, pens and pencils. The little girl (6) asked for new shoes for church.
No toys, no games etc.. just these essentials.
Last night Paul and I went to a function at his Club and we were at a large table for dinner, I brought the subject up about this family we were adopting and everyone said how great that was... then - unbelievably - people started bring out their wallets and passing me loads of cash, or coming up to me later and slipping me money and saying 'help this family'
I recieved over 500.00 in cash - :blowkiss: , and one of the gentlemen who owns a bedding/bath store is donating 8 sets of sheets, blankets, pillows & comforters for them.
I wanted to urge everyone to check locally and see if there is anything like this program in your area to adopt a needy family this holiday season, maybe you could get your employer involved. :dance: