APPLES

At Hope Orphanage, I have been teaching the kids English using the theme of geography. So today, I decided to teach them a little about Canada and to celebrate Thanksgiving with them. One of the things that I had them do was share what they are thankful for, then we took a few minutes to pray and thank God for all those things. WOW! Each child had their eyes closed and prayed longer than I most kids I've met. It was so beautiful to watch. Then, for snack, I decided to splurge and buy them a special treat -- apples. I asked how many of them had ever tasted an apple before and only half of the kids put up their hands. Then I brought out the bag of apples. You should have seen their eyes light up!!!!!!!! It was the best $9 I have ever spent. It is amazing how something so common for us can be such a special treat for someone else.

PS. I think I am a little premature with this, but I just wanted to encourage you all to fill a shoe box for Samaritan's Purse for Christmas. At my church here there are pictures on the wall of the kids receiving their shoeboxes full of presents. They all have such big smiles on their faces. It is such an easy way to send a little joy and love to a child, who otherwise, would not receive much or anything for Christmas.