Admittedly, Gavin was a little too young to understand it all. As we were shopping, he grabbed all of the toys and hoarded as many as he could inside of his arms. When we were packing the boxes, he packed his box with everything he could find on the table (including the scissors and tape that were laid out to wrap the boxes ;). I loved watching him participate though, even if he doesn't really get it yet.
At first, Jacob really wanted one of everything we had chosen for himself too. However, it wasn't long before he would catch himself and say, "I know. I know. We aren't here to buy things for me." At the end of the night, they showed a video of the kids in Africa as they were receiving boxes like we had made. The pure joy that lit up in their faces was indescribable. For many of them, this was the only Christmas gift they had ever gotten. They were dancing and singing praises to God with their boxes held high. So I think Jacob gets it now... that the toothbrushes, play dough, band aids, cards, flashlights, and candy that he carefully picked out will be treasured more than he will ever know.
There was a little activity sheet to share all about themselves and where they live...
The boys loved that their Daddy was there to help.
Packing the boxes...
and carefully carrying them to be delivered.
Casey joined in the fun as well.
Oh how many happy kids there will be!
Matthew 25:40 ~ The King will reply, "I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine you did for me."
1 comment:
What a memorable experience that your family is making for others. I often think that people forget what the true meaning of Christmas is and that it is just as important to give.
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