Last Wednesday I went to the Samaritans Purse warehouse to sort Christmas shoe boxes.
For those of you that don't know... Operation Christmas Child is a project to bring Christmas presents to children in poor, developing countries- who otherwise would not be getting any gifts.
Pretty awesome. I love this, because it really shows the beauty in Christmas. For many of these children, this is the first gift they will ever receive. Joy fills their hearts. Simply and perfectly. This year I filled a box for a little boy. And I have to say, or more so brag haha...this kid is going to be envied. He has a stuffed Tiger, a blue baseball cap, paper, pens, a red race car, and batman sandals, along with some other essentials. I know I know. Awesome.
At the warehouse we sort through the boxes, you know...checking for things that could harm a child both physically or emotionally. And we check for things that won't make it through airport security. It is super fun. You get to see all the awesome things that people packed in the boxes! You also end up playing quite a bit. Haha I mostly did taping this year. Taping the boxes shut, and making sure everything stays together. Tape dispensers are so exciting.
This year we also got to hear a lovely men's choir. Nothing like some Christmas carols to get you in the holiday spirit.
Someday I want to deliver the boxes. I would absolutely love that.
Anyway, that is all for now. I encourage all of you to volunteer next Christmas! You won't regret it. You will leave shining =)
-Lexi
