Theo,
This year I decided, in memory of you, to volunteer
with an organization that helps to settle refugees coming from other countries
into the U.S. I signed up to read to children and give out children’s books at
a resources fair for refugee families. I started the day in the reading room,
helping children pick out books, but was quickly called in to serve as backup
for the overwhelmed face painter. The line seemed never to shrink during the
four hours I was there. One after another, I placed the tip of my brush to the
faces of children of all ages, some of whom spoke no English. I touched their
foreheads to move the hair from their eyes. Their little bodies were pressed up
close all around me as I worked, painting the images of Batman, Spiderman,
flowers, unicorns, and American flags—images selected by the kids. What an
honor it was, to make a first impression on these families as they entered our
country, to look into these innocent little faces and welcome them here. Thank
you for inspiring me to open myself up to this experience.
Becky Boncal
Hello to you sweet Karla! I have a couple of stories
of RAOK in the spirit of our children gone....I have donated 20 pair of shoes
to children in a village in Tanzania for Christmas. Many of them have infected
feet due to not having shoes. One pair for every year Samantha was here. It was
her burning desire to travel to Africa, she never had the chance....on
Christmas Day I will be making and delivering 100 turkey sandwiches to the
homeless, in memory of my sweet son Ryan. I'm also collecting scarves gloves
and hats for those who are in need. Stories for Theos stocking...please make it
anonymous
Sending love.....
In loving memory of Samantha and Ryan
Dear Friends,
Our Act of Kindness this year was a cash donation for
an outreach effort organized by friends and family members of some families in
Puerto Rico. The organizers live in Florida and have been able to utilize a
structured supply chain to restaurants and small businesses in Puerto Rico to
get the relief items directly to some people in dire need. We love you guys and
are thinking of you all!
Love, Pam and Annie
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