Dear Family, Friends and Website Visitors,

As I am writing this, I am reflecting on a luncheon date I just had with some old friends.  Naturally you touch base like this from time to time to keep and strengthen bonds.  This visit also had a dual purpose.  They had been collecting and putting things aside for my ministry for the past few months.  So after our lunch, they loaded up my car with all their treasures to be shared with those less fortunate.  I'll close with my final thought about this.

Wal Mart also helped me out by donating more yarn. I have lost track on how many hats I have made.  I'm sure its over 300 by now. 

As for other items, I have just been relying on what I can find bargains on, drips and drabs that are donated and getting the word out about My Ministry.

All in all,  there are just a few months left before this dream becomes a reality once again. Thanks to all of you, it will be on a bigger scale this year.

I'll do my best to get as many bags filled as possible, but make no mistake, whatever doesn't go out this year will be used to give me a jump start for next year.

The main things I may run short on this year are, gift bags and healthy snack items.  Other than that, I have a wide variety of essentials.

In closing, thanks once again for all your help and support and remember:

MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND KEEP THE OLD, ONE IS SILVER AND THE OTHER GOLD.

Blessings to all,

Lauren