Operation Christmas Child.
This is not a sponsored post. This is just something I had to do.
Sunday, 23 October 2011
Missing
That space he usually occupies so fully is empty today. There will be no 'upside downies', no 'shall we have a glass of wine', no cuddles on the sofa. DD's Daddy is missing. But thankfully the void will be temporary. There will be 'where's Daddy?' and 'Daddy come home!' for a few days. But he will be back. Others are not so lucky. Children in the world who are missing out on the love and security that we take for granted. Children who suffer neglect, abuse, abandonment. It's hard to imagine DD in that situation. I just can't go to that place in my head. My heart is too strongly bound to her. It will break if I even imagine that bond broken. But just peeking into that place makes me want to take action. To bring a little joy into the life of a child, so like DD but so unlike her too. So this week I've decorated and filled a shoebox with goodies and love for Operation Christmas Child. For one day I want to take away what's missing and pour in some joy. I urge you to do the same.
Operation Christmas Child.
This is not a sponsored post. This is just something I had to do.
Operation Christmas Child.
This is not a sponsored post. This is just something I had to do.
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I have heard about these smaratians christmas shoe boxs before, and always thing... yes I will do that.. then never get round to it... this year I WILL make more of an effort lovely heartfelt post x
ReplyDeleteI love Operation Christmas Child.
ReplyDeleteI know, it's so easy to get caught up in planning your own Christmas isn't it? But really, it makes such a difference to these children. Hope you get the chance to join in :D
ReplyDeleteIt's fab isn't it? So worthwhile. Thanks for popping over :D
ReplyDeleteI used to do this at school - we did it as a form group and sent the shoeboxes to Romania. Such a simple way to spread a bit of good feeling in the world.
ReplyDeleteThank-you for sharing this. I have wanted to to the gifts in a box this year with my daughter and how funny I should find it thanks to this prompt.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea! Should be part of the national curriculum...
ReplyDeleteOh so glad it's prompted you to take part - it's SUCH a good cause :D
ReplyDeleteAww this is lovely. It is just unbearable to think of all those poor children out there, it breaks my heart. Thank you for sharing, I will be going the operation christmas gift box. x
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking part, it's such a wonderful organisation. The stories on their website are truly tear-jerking!
ReplyDeleteWhat an important campaign, thanks for highlighting it. x
ReplyDeleteThanks Lucy, it is important and still time to join in...
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