Globe continued

I returned here after a good week's visit to Wisconsin for Thanksgiving.

Then it was back to work. I, as well as other volunteers, spent lots of time sorting the items for the huge Christmas stockings that would be distributed to the 'Bus' kids. I even got included in a shopping trip to the 'valley' to buy what needed items remained. (The 'valley' is the Phoenix area that is an hour and a half away.) Gotta love a mission trip that allows you to use their money to go shopping. It was fun picking out all the toys.

Stuffing the stockings was a day-long activity for a large group of us. We filled 200 child-specific stockings and then 100 generic ones. The room filled with these full stockings.

During the week I sorted blankets as they came in from people all across the country. These, too, would be distributed. Every afternoon I joined the team on the Bus to help with the lesson and activities. This past week we distributed the 300 stockings and blankets to the smiling kids. Fun!!

I am still pestered by critters around the RV. This time it's the Javelinas- wild pigs!! They scared me one night as I walked back. I guess I must of scared them more, because their 'calling cards' are all around.

The weather's continued to be warm and sunny with gorgeous sunsets- good for the disposition. Can't say I miss driving in or shoveling the stuff that's back in Pennsylvania.