Man am I tired....I spent all morning in Mountain Home shopping for Calico Rock's Toy's for Tots (sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce)....As a chamber member, I did some of the shopping for the kids.... I was amazed when they gave me $20 per child and said get clothes and toys too....OMG! That took some serious bargain hunting! I had sizes and a wish item or idea (some reasonable and some not) but..... I did it...I managed to get an outfit and a toy or gift for each child. I've got them sorted and labeled.... It's all ready to go....I'm so tired....I hope these kids get some gifts from other places as well but at least they will get something.
This sure makes me more aware of how good I have it and how good my kids have it....it also gives me pause....makes me think about all of these kids that are getting so little while I throw money away on trivial things.
This season has really focused my attention on that more than ever. The college had a giving event for students with needs, our PTK group organized an Angel tree project and my husband's work did Angel tree kids as well, we got introduced to Operation shoebox and now this Toys for Tots thing....
I hope our community efforts help improve the season.
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