Two years ago, the girl and I had “An Idea“.  It was the year of her surgery and we had been blessed by so many people visiting and bringing her gifts that we wanted to do something similar for other children.  That year, I was visiting a hospital in Uganda, and many people helped us take small toys and hats to the children there.

This year, I’m traveling to India.  My student is working with an Emmanuel Hospital Association group that provides care for 125 families with children who have HIV/AIDS.  I have an opportunity to show Christ’s love to these families.  EHA would love for me to bring something to the children, and suggests small things that might go into an operation shoe box.  I really don’t have a lot of extra room (I may be able to carry a second small suitcase).  I was thinking that maybe some of you could help me collect toothbrushes, combs, small boxes of crayons, pencils, baby hats… really anything small that would show these families a little love.  This would also be an encouragement to EHA.  If you are interested in helping me with this project, please contact me via email or write a comment on this post, and I’ll be in touch with you.