Our Trip Downtown...

We had the kids collect blankets from around the house and around the neighborhood and we took them downtown on Sunday. We had all the Dads in a car and all the moms and kids in a car. As we drove around downtown the kids were on the lookout for people sleeping on the streets. When we found someone we pulled up and asked if he would like a blanket which he gratefully accepted. Before we knew it, there were people running in droves to the car to get a blanket. It was unbelievable. The kids were wide-eyed and quiet (which is rare!) as the people kept running up to get one. They held them to their faces and smelled them and thanked us. The kids leaned out the window as they walked away and wished them a Merry Christmas. I think the kids really learned a lot from seeing that not everyone is as fortunate as they are. We plan on going again after the new year and bringing some hot dogs or food and jackets. Everyone that came up asked if we had food and unfortunately we didn't think of that. It was an enlightening experience and one I don't think the kids will soon forget.