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OT - Idea for Christmas Gifts

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Just a thought for those of you who have that really "hard to buy for" person at Christmas time...Several years ago, I was pregnant and at 25 weeks found out my unborn child was triplody (too much to explain here, so you may want to google it). Long story short, I had to bury my daughter. I requested no flowers, instead, donations could be made to "Give Kids the World" foundation. I was amazed at the generosity of people and one thoughtful person clearly stands out in my mind and truly touched my heart. Instead of donating to "Give Kids the World" they made a donation to Gideons.Org (website) and had 5 Bibles placed in memory of my daughter.
Now, instead of flowers/plants for funerals or for just a "gift" to someone who has everything, I make a donation to Gideons and have bibles placed for the occasion. I hope my story will inspire someone to give a unique gift this year...it doesn't have to be a Bible but anything that is capable of reaching someone like this did me, is worth the thought and effort!

God bless you all and I hope each of you have a wonderful holiday season!
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A friend of mine got me involved in the Heifer program a few years ago. Your donation helps buy livestock for women in underdeveloped nations, so they can feed themselves and their children. There are so many worth while causes!
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For a few years I have sponsored a child in Guatamala. You can pick just about any under developed country. You can get letters going back and forth also, to keep up with them and their family.

http://www.cfcausa.org/
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Sandytoes, I know from experience that a parent burying their own child is a very difficult thing indeed. I have a daughter that passed at 14 months old. Not exactly the same as your experience but similar. I found out yesterday, that friends of mine lost their baby girl on Monday, she wasn't even a year old. This is a great Idea to memorialize her. Peace be with you.
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I guess this a time when we can choose not to focus on our own difficulties and try to bring a smile to someone else's face. Just when we think we are in the worst possible time in our lives, we should stop and realize there are soooo many people out there suffering...many in more difficult situations than our own....my prayers are with you all....be sure to remember those who are less fornutate this holiday season!
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