Kids and Bloggers Can Make A Difference

I have been so touched by my daughter, grandchildren and 

their friends desire to help a family in their neighborhood 

with medical bills incurred when their baby son, Cru, arrived

6 weeks early and the father lost his job and insurance. 

Julie and my daughter Kerri have been friends since Jr.

High and I am good friends with Julie's Mom, thanks to

our girls getting us together.

During the first two weeks of February my daughter, her

sons and some friends set up a fund raising activity by

making and selling “band” bracelets, key chains, pencil 

toppers, etc. for a small donation of $5.00 for each item.  

We have all been overwhelmed by the generosity of family,

friends and bloggers who have responded.  I cannot 

thank my friend, Karen enough for posting about this on her 

blog and for the response that was received through her 

kindness.  Thank you so much, Karen!

 

There have been many tender moments as children have 

worked to earn their allowance and then dropped it off 

in little handmade envelopes, families who have donated 

jars of coins that they were using to save for family 

vacations, money received from a neighbor serving in 

Afghanistan who saw Kerri’s post and more.  Many donated 

who do not even know the family and do not live around here. 

My grandchildren and their friends have been blessed to be 

able to serve and do something for someone else.  It has truly 

made a difference in their lives.  They have learned lessons

that will stay with them throughout their lives.  They have 

loved using their rainbow looms to create simple little

bracelets as a way to say “thank you” to those who have so 

kindly encouraged them in their efforts.

My daughter posted on Facebook, Feb. 14, the above picture

 with this comment:  "Feeling the love.  Thanks to all those 

who have donated so far!  Together, your generous donations 

have raised, $1,292 in 14 days.  Let that be your Happy 

Valentine's Day!   THANK YOU!

The children have decided to keep this up until the end

of February. 

My daughter was also contacted by Amanda Grow

  http://studio5.ksl.com/index.php?nid=71&sid=28309718 

who has offered to do an ACT Strategy Workshop  and

Charity Benefit to help raise money March 1.

Needless to say, my heart is overflowing with thanksgiving

to each and everyone who has so kindly and generously

helped in any way.  "Thanks" just doesn't seem enough.

And, to my daughter, grandchildren, and their friends, I

want you to know how proud I am of you in your efforts

to bless the lives of your friends.  I know you are being

blessed.  Thanks, also, for the lessons I am being taught

by your kindness and selfless service.