toys for tots.

sorry, party people... your girl's been somewhat MIA this week.
or maybe it's just felt like that because i didn't post yesterday. whatever. 

i volunteered to help run the Toys for Tots Toy Store for the third year in a row.

DSS partners with Haywood Christian Ministries and the School System to provide needy children and families with clothing, shoes, and toys for Christmas.

and the past two days are the "pick up" days at a local church.

so to say that i am busy would be the understatement of the year... TRUST me on this one.

even though my feet are killing me from running toys around,

and even though my arms might fall off from loading and unloading bikes, toys, clothing, etc.

my heart is overwhelmed with joy.

this is, without a doubt, my favorite time of the year!!

knowing that these families that have walked through the church's doors are getting the only Christmas for their children through this program warms my heart more than anything. 

i know that this is making a difference and giving children something to look forward to.

my advice? go help someone in need this holiday season.

whether it be donating old coats to the homeless, helping serve food at a soup kitchen, donating toys to Toys for Tots, dropping a few pennies in the Salvation Army's stand outside of wal mart, or adopting a family for Christmas-
you can and will make a difference even with the smallest effort!

believe me, you will!
plus- it's not OUR birthday we're celebrating at Christmas time.
it's Jesus'. so celebrate the reason for the season, ya'll!

Merry Christmas, Love Bugs!!