Day 17 of our 25 Days of Giving was all about the homeless. We spent the evening walking the streets of the city with backpacks loaded with snacks, drink packets, and hand/foot warmers. For two hours, we delivered the care packages to the locations these individuals call "home". We were in the park, in the… Continue reading Day 17: Care Packages
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Day 16: Donate Change
Have you ever noticed the red donation boxes that hang below the drive-thru window of your local McDonald's? Have you ever wondered where that donated change goes? All of the change that is donated at McDonald's goes to support the local Ronald McDonald House. The Ronald McDonald House offers a home-away-from-home for families during the… Continue reading Day 16: Donate Change
Day 15: The Unexpected
It is hard to believe that it is the 15th of December. The first few weeks of the month have flown by and Christmas will be here before we know it. Today was day 15 of our 25 Days of Giving. We purchased some $5 gift cards from various quick-serve restaurants to be handed out… Continue reading Day 15: The Unexpected
Day 14: Brighten Someone’s Day
I have debated all evening about writing this post. This morning's tragic event in Newtown, Connecticut has left me in shock. I struggle to comprehend and understand why something like this could happen. They were children. Young, innocent children who had so much life ahead of them. Today's horrific news has made everything seem so… Continue reading Day 14: Brighten Someone’s Day
Day 13: Fill the Red Kettle
Sing it with me: "Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way. Oh what fun it is to give some change away today." Okay, that was really bad. I am sorry to torture you with my singing, but I have bells on my mind today. Our task for day 13 of our 25 Days of… Continue reading Day 13: Fill the Red Kettle
Day 12: Phone Call
Life gets busy and we lose contact with special people in our lives. We have the greatest of intentions to stay in touch, but we just cannot make it happen. Our on-the-go lifestyles keep us from calling friends and family members as often as you would like. Sound familiar? It happens. Today we wanted to… Continue reading Day 12: Phone Call
Day 11: Help a Furry Friend
Last week, our family suffered the loss of a loved one. Our greyhound Mustang lost his battle to cancer and passed away Thursday morning. His playful antics, awkward sleeping positions, and his unconditional love filled our hearts with joy each and every day. Today, we continue to mourn his death. His absence in our home… Continue reading Day 11: Help a Furry Friend
Day 10: Relay Your Gratitude
"Thank you". A very powerful message that we, as people, sometimes forget to use. Life gets busy and we fail to express our appreciation to others in life. I, admittedly, am a culprit of this. I do not say thank you as often as I should. This is something that needs to change. Today was… Continue reading Day 10: Relay Your Gratitude
Day 9: Christmas Cards to Seniors
Christmas is a special time of year for people of all ages. Today, we wanted to let some seniors in our community know that we were thinking about them. We delivered over 70 handmade Christmas cards to Miller's Merry Manor nursing home and rehabilitation center on State Street in Fort Wayne. Each card was created… Continue reading Day 9: Christmas Cards to Seniors
Day 8: Appreciate Those Who Serve Our Community
The 25 Days of Giving is about bringing smiles to faces of others. We strive to give, to help, to say thanks, and to make difference. Today, as our day 8 task, we said thank you to the men and women who serve our community. We visited fire stations and police posts throughout Fort Wayne… Continue reading Day 8: Appreciate Those Who Serve Our Community
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