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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN!!!!!

Yesterday, Zachary, Elyse & I went to "Feed My Starving Children." It is a Christian organization that packs food in bags, then boxes it up to send to poverty stricken countries. We saw pictures of children that weighed only seven pounds at five years old. After eating the food packed by FMSC, they looked like normal children.

We packed 111 boxes containing 36 bags of food each and that would feed 66 children for a year. It was work, but it was also fun.

Aren't we cute? Left to right: Mrs. Pamela Hedges, Simon, Mrs. ??, Rose, Emma, Elyse, Zachary, Noah & Chatham. Yes, we had to wear those cute hair nets. The photographer didn't get in the picture (me). Every time we touched our camera or cell phones, we had to rewash our hands. So, I took one picture before we started, washed my hands, and then quit touching other things.

We ended the evening with dinner at Culver's. We flapped so long at Culver's that we missed "Biggest Loser." Amazing how fun can override something else. We will probably do it again, as most of the work done at FMSC is by volunteers. It was great to see the kids working hard to help those less fortunate.

5 Comments:

At April 14, 2010 7:34 AM, Blogger Tim said...

Good job, gang!

 
At April 14, 2010 7:57 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

What a neat project for the kids! That's awesome that you guys were able to help out and that you have organizations like that near you where the kiddos can learn active ways to show God's love. Wow!

Love the picture. Elyse definitely looks like she's adjusting well and enjoying the new life in IL.

24 days til we have a puppy! You can come visit her anytime. :) I am bound and determined to turn
Elyse into the Dog Whisperer through this puppy experience. Starting Memorial Day!

Love you guys,
Betsey

 
At April 14, 2010 8:05 AM, Blogger Unknown said...

I totally forgot about this. I really wanted to do it. Tell me the next time and I will go.

 
At April 14, 2010 9:53 AM, Blogger Emily said...

Great idea! I'm so glad you are helping the less fortunate. I have ideas rolling around in my head too in that area. I'll share more when they get firmed up.

 
At April 14, 2010 11:55 AM, Blogger Tobin and Erin said...

Oooo. Em's post has me all curious.

This is cool, Mom. Great service project.

 

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