On Sunday morning, Kylie and I went around town dropping off donation bins for Orange Santa. Yep, we skipped church to do it. While we drove around for a couple of hours, we had the chance to talk about a lot of stuff (the truck we borrowed was without A/C or radio, which made it even better).
One of the concerns raised about our approach to church is, "What about the kids?" There's not really anything geared for them. And I have to say, this has caused me some concern as well. I'd love for Kylie to have what I didn't have growing up.
But, in the same regard, those couple of hours spent helping others was meaningful, and, I hope, memorable. We talked about how we can show people that God loves them when we help them. We talked about how we can give away things and be thankful for what we have, because it comes from God. Little stuff, but foundational.
And, sure, we sang Disney songs and told jokes (she's doing that now), and had fun. It was one of the best Sundays I've had in a while.
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She is just PRECIOUS!!! She and Adrianna were gabbing away on the phone and all I can do was laugh imagining them as they grow. Adrianna was sitting with Chris telling him all about the Orange Santa and why we are doing this, YOU ARE RIGHT, this type of giving is what sets the foundation for them.
ReplyDeleteActually doing something to help others is a wonderful foundation to give our children. Far more beneficial to them then being bored in church like I was as a child.
ReplyDeleteYou can tell that knowing she helped other kids at Christmas will stay with Kylie forever.