Girl: 5 - 9 Years

Dear "Girl: 5 - 9 Years",

Today we finished putting together your Christmas gift from our family. Here is what we sent you in your special "created-for-you" red and green box:

  1. A pink digital watch to tell time.
  2. Socks to keep your feet warm.
  3. Colorful ties for your hair and funky bracelets for your arms.
  4. A Winter Wonderland coloring book and wax crayons to encourage creativity.
  5. Two Dream Ponies, one pink, the other one blue.
  6. Strawberry Campino candies: Yummy!
  7. A toothbrush to clean your teeth after your sweet treat.
  8. Sparkling pencils... you may need them to finish your homework!
  9. A pink hand towel and grapefruit lemongrass Dove soap.
  10. A brown and pink teddy bear to cuddle with when you fall asleep.
We have also enclosed a picture of our family and an individual picture of our daughter. She is much younger than you! But maybe, one day, you two will meet?

It is our family's desire that you will enjoy each gift in your shoebox. However, it is our hope and prayer that you will experience the blessings that we are unable to send you.

  1. Family and friends who will love you and support you in your life.
  2. Safety and protection. We do not know where you live, but we pray that you will feel safe and protected in spite of the political/cultural climate.
  3. Clean drinking water. Healthy, nutritious food to eat.
  4. A good education. We pray that you will gain knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes in a reputable school.
  5. Good health and access to quality health care.
  6. A wonderful Christmas celebration. We pray that you will discover the true meaning of Christmas.
  7. God's blessing: "The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace." (Numbers 6:24-26)

Love,
A North America Family of Three

(To the reader: If you are interested in contributing to Operation Christmas Child, either contact a participating church or Samaritan's Purse.)

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