As it happens each year, the last week of school is mass chaos! This year was no different. Our sweet boy came down with the flu with made some aspects of Bear Necessities a little crazier than usual. I normally plan for my family to pack and deliver bags on the last week of a quarter so that I have an opportunity to see everyone at school and say thank you for their help in our mission to serve the kids. Alas, my desire to NOT share the flu was greater than my desire to pack the bags as a family. So, we depended upon the wonderful people in this community to come through for us and you did! Thank you to Jen and Jack for packing two weeks worth of food for us!!!
While Jen and Jack were packing bags I was working in another area of the basement and that allowed me to be blessed even more than usual. About half way through their packing session, I over heard this:
Jack: I love you Mom.
Jen: I love you too Buddy!
My heart just melted as I was reminded of one of the most important things that was laid upon my heart when Bear Necessities began; we were created to serve one another and when we do, God's love overflows from us. Even the littlest of us have that need and when it is fulfilled in them, the result is the same.
If you have not served with your child, whether at Bear Necessities or somewhere else, I absolutely encourage you to do it. Yes, they may whine a little and yes, you will have to encourage them and remind them of why you're doing it but I promise you, it will be worth it!
THANK YOU to everyone who comes through for this mission week after week. During December we provided gifts for 18 of our students, had one family completely adopted by another, provided food for the remainder of the weekends in 2012 and collected for the first week of 2013! It has been glorious and I literally cannot tell you how many times I have walked away from the door, in awe of the PILE of stuff on the porch, singing praises to the ONE who provides for us all. (I'm sure glad that you all can envision my singing to sound like that of the angels and that no one actually overheard the reality of that singing!)
May each of you enjoy a safe, blessed and Merry Christmas!
Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives. Titus 3:14
Monday, December 24, 2012
Thursday, December 13, 2012
The LAST needs list for 2012
Who's behind on their shopping? Oh, please say it's not just me! If you're one of those "Everything's wrapped and under the tree" people, please just don't tell me! PART of the shopping is finished... at least the Bear Necessities' Christmas Blessings shopping anyway!
Today I delivered almost all of the gifts to the school. There are two items that are being delivered on Friday. It is such a blessing to be able to help so many wonderful families in our community!
Some Girl Scouts came by last night to pack the bags for this week:
It's always a pleasure to have a scout group come together and learn about why we do Bear Necessities!
As for next week, which is the last week we will collect for 2012, we need the following items:
14 ravioli
41 easy mac envelopes
25 chili
4 peas
That's it! Two bags will go home with each child next week to cover the weekend that falls over break. How exciting to be finishing up the calendar year by sharing blessings with others!
Today I delivered almost all of the gifts to the school. There are two items that are being delivered on Friday. It is such a blessing to be able to help so many wonderful families in our community!
Some Girl Scouts came by last night to pack the bags for this week:
It's always a pleasure to have a scout group come together and learn about why we do Bear Necessities!
As for next week, which is the last week we will collect for 2012, we need the following items:
14 ravioli
41 easy mac envelopes
25 chili
4 peas
That's it! Two bags will go home with each child next week to cover the weekend that falls over break. How exciting to be finishing up the calendar year by sharing blessings with others!
Friday, December 7, 2012
Christmas update and Food for next week
We received a couple of new items for the Christmas Blessings list. We have half of our list spoken for at this point so, if you were hoping to bless a John Weldon child, you still can. Please check below and text me with what you would like to purchase:
Our weeks of doubling up to cover the break are mostly over, so our list this week is back to a more normal list with the exception of a few items that are still low:
40 ritz cracker sleeves
18 peanut butter
2 soy nut butter or almond butter
16 jelly
22 green beans
42 applesauce
25 fruit cups
9 soup
11 corn
We will have Girl Scouts packing our bags THIS WEDNESDAY, so tuesday night will be our deadline again this week. So, food and Christmas Blessings are due by Tuesday, 12/11. Thank you to everyone that helps out!
Remote Controlled Truck-
Star Wars or Lord of the Rings Legos -
Duct Tape Craft Kit - Computer or Xbox game to help with reading or other educational emphasis
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Monster High Voice Activated Personal Journal -
Orange or Black Nike Hoodie in a medium -
Santa Express Train (Not Wooden) at CVS My Little Pony Wedding Princess Candance at Target-
My Little Pony Glimmer Wings Rainbow Dash or My Little Pony Crystal Pony - Legos Ninjago Lloyd (Green Ninja) or Lego Ninjago Jay's Storm Fighter
Madagascar 3 DVD- Nike school shoe size 8 ½ blue and white (adult male)
- Nike school shoe size 3 blue and white (boy)
iTunes gift cardAnything Justin BieberiTunes gift card or Claire's gift card.
Our weeks of doubling up to cover the break are mostly over, so our list this week is back to a more normal list with the exception of a few items that are still low:
40 ritz cracker sleeves
18 peanut butter
16 jelly
22 green beans
9 soup
We will have Girl Scouts packing our bags THIS WEDNESDAY, so tuesday night will be our deadline again this week. So, food and Christmas Blessings are due by Tuesday, 12/11. Thank you to everyone that helps out!
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