Every year , during the third week of November , Operations Christmas Child collects shoe boxes filled with various items for boys and girls to send to needy children around the world .
In our household , this has become something we look forward to every year . We usually start filling our shoe boxes in January , mostly for a girl , and by the time November rolls around , the box is overflowing .
Just imagine a small child that lives in a home with no running , clean water or a bed to sleep on , receiving a box filled with goodies just for them . Some of them have never even seen or had candy , a new dress or doll .
We become like small children ourselves whenever we pack our boxes , imagining the looks of pure surprise and delight on their faces when they open them .
So what do we fill them up with ? Last year , we bought two barbie dolls along with some headbands , toothbrush , toothpaste , some school supplies and candy . Basically , anything that can fit into a shoe box that isn't used or broken , can be acceptable .
If you are interested in participating in this charitable event , you can log onto www.samaritanspurse.org/occ or call toll free 1-800-353-5949 for more information .
Have a Blessed day everyone .
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