Lynn and I, in conjunction with Comcast Cares Day, volunteered at Denver Health Center today. Lynn worked outdoors cleaning up flower beds, etc and I worked in the Newborns in Need area.
This was an amazing day for me as it gave me the opportunity to really *see* what others do and what is involved in such a tremendous program. I worked in an area where "Gift Bags" are prepared for new mothers/babies for those who are at or under the poverty level so that they don't go home after delivery with absolutely nothing.
In each of the bags are 2 packages of diapers, wipes, shampoo and baby wash, a receiving blanket, a packet of onesies, a nice outfit, socks/booties, a book with a signed card inside, a toy/teething ring, a homemade toy, a stuffed animal, a special gift which is a selection of a number of different types of items, and a large warm blanket. Each mother/baby leaves the hospital with one of these wonderful bags.
It bring to awareness how very fortunate we are. Lynn and I have talked and have decided that each time we go to Wal-Mart, we are going to spend $10 on something from the list of "bag items" and when we gather a large amount, we will make the connection to drop of our donation. This is not a large thing to do but, makes a huge difference.
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