Hi Everyone...Been awhile since I've updated but I have a challenge for the New Year....12 days of Giving in 2012....see...12 days...2012...
Dennis and I volunteered at the Hope Lodge a week before Christmas. We provided the ham and a craft. They were so excited for us to be there...(been awhile since someone was that excited about us showing up anywhere)...gracious was one word that comes to mind. They were very gracious and thanking us the whole time we were there. And it didn't seem like we did that much.
The guests provided all the side dishes and we provided the meat. I put together Christmas ornaments for them to make and they loved it. Even got some of the guys to make some. Dennis suggested that maybe next time get some of the guys to play cards or something while we gals make crafts (not that he's being biased or anything).
NOW...here is the big gift I would love from my family and friends. I have the greatest family & friends (buttering you up!)
12 days of Giving! That doesn't mean all in the same month but in the year. Really...only 12 days is not that much...not even 2 weeks of your time. These dates will be during the week (that is when most of the guests are at the Lodge)
I would love all my family and friends to help (I see bonding happening)... help those who have gone thru the same thing I did (some of them even more extensive). I didn't ask for help back then but I'm asking for help now!
I would like to give that 12 days of Giving to Hope Lodge. I plan on one day a month going to provide a meal (even if its parts of a meal) and a game and/or craft. ITS ONE DAY.
You can help in a variety of ways...giving of time, craft/cleaning/cooking items, food or money...OR all of them.
Dennis and I have already thought of various themes for each month that we're hoping we can do....and maybe you can think of something fun for each month. Here are some of our ideas...Halfway to Thanksgiving in May...Opening Day at the K (Royals baseball stadium) in April...Souperbowl party....
Again..helping us to help them....even if you can only do one day this year....its helping someone!
Here is the link to the Hope Lodge. http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/SupportProgramsServices/HopeLodge/KansasCity/index
If you're not in the Kansas City area...please go to a Hope Lodge in your area and help them!
