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I saw this story on my friend's blog, www.helpandhope17.blogspot.com, and I decided I needed to do this in Manhattan, Kansas. I know there is a need here too.
"Today we hosted our weekly Homework Huddle at Eagle's Pointe
Apartments. Every week we meet a very special group of kids, help
them with their homework, share a snack, and play games.
Last week we had several new kids, and immediately bonded with
them. As we were working today, the whole group broke out in a
chorus of "Happy Birthday" to one of our new little
friends who just turned 8. He was beaming from ear to ear.
As we left, our new little buddy thanked us and asked if we could
come back on Saturday and Sunday...He gave us big hugs. As we said
our "goodbyes" I asked him if he was going to go home to
have cake? He said his mom told him she would buy him a cake. Then
he said, well she always says that, but comes home without it and
tells me that she can't afford it.
What? A birthday without cake?? Then the little girl behind him,
says that that happens at her house, too.
My head started whirling. Was this little girl telling him that
so he wouldn't feel bad, or did that really happen at her house, too?
Next week I will start logging names, addresses and, of course,
birth dates at homework huddle. I will start soliciting my friends
this week to start creating Birthday Kits. Wouldn't it be great to
gather up aluminum pans, cake mixes, frosting, sprinkles, candles,
party plates and napkins and even a $15 Wal-Mart gift card? We
could bless the moms about a week before the child's birthday.
A birthday is special...we celebrate our Lord and Savior's
Birthday every year in a huge way....perhaps we can help the
"least of these" in a simple little way....I'm sure Jesus
would approve."
I can't imagine a child having a birthday without a cake and a little celebration. I am hoping we can bring that to the kids in Manhattan, KS. With the money you donate, we will be using it to supplement the donations we have to make "birthdays in a box". Our boxes will include a 9x13 foil pan, cake mix, frosting, $15 gift card, candles, plates, party hats and more. The school social workers will deliver them to the parents/guardians prior to the child's birthday so that they can make the cake and purchase a small gift for the child with the gift card.
Thank you for helping us bless these children!
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