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Every year we have a Christmas Party at our home for our friends and family. Three years ago we decided that the party would be a great way to contribute back to our community, and began asking our guests to being a new unwrapped for our local Toys for Tots program. This is an image of this year’s toys. There were 3 new bicycles, many many stuffed animals, board games, and more. It was great turnout, and I want to thank everyone who came to the party last night and brought toys. We had a great time! Anne brought by even more today even though she and Michael brought in an armload of stuffed animals last night. Because we had to have the party later-than-usual this year, the Rotary club had already delivered the Toys yesterday morning, but they gave what was left to the First Presbyterian Church, so that is where these toys went, as well. Families who go to the food bank will be able to provide not only a meal to their children this Christmas, but a brand-new toy as well. I look around at all of the ‘junk’ my kids own, and realize that all too often we take for granted the little things we have everyday. Instead of spending a grand getting all 6 of our kids something ‘great’ this year, we’re focusing our giving on the community, and each of our girls contributed to Toys for Tots. We are hoping they carry the spirit of caring for those less fortunate than themselves with them throughout the year, and throughout their lives.
I’m already looking forward to next year!