Last year, my sweet friend, Emily, and I were talking about how fun it would be to get the kids involved in helping others during the holiday. Our children are so blessed and because of this we can share our time, love, and money with others less fortunate. This year Emily had the great idea of taking the children to visit a nursing home facility and participate in a fun engaging project with the residents. She was able to get Publix to donate gingerbread house kits for the children to help the residents decorate. Each family represented brought a gift to give one of the residents and we made crafts to share too. The children had a blast. The Mommas did too. It was so touching to watch our little babies love on those older people. Everyone involved was blessed. I couldn’t help but cry when I think of spending the holidays in a facility like this away from those I love. I hope, if even for a couple of hours, we were able to bring a smile to their faces and share the love and joy we have through Christ. I hope this is an annual event because it really jump started my holiday!
