With the week that we have all had, I thought it might be nice to remember there is good in this world. Sometimes, we just need a reminder.
A few months ago, Russell turned 5. As part of his birthday celebration, he asked to collect glasses for those that cannot get glasses themselves. You can read more about Russell’s birthday and collecting glasses here.
Over the past few months we have been collecting glasses from everyone we know. We got the word out to our parish in the city, and even the kids’ babysitter asked her sorority sisters to help out. Meema was able to gather quite a few pairs from her friends.
Well, over the course of 4 months, Russell (with the help of our wonderful family and friends) was able to collect hundreds of pairs of glasses (if I could guess it would be in the 200 to 300 pair range). Every time we wanted to send them on there way, people would give us more and more glasses. It was amazing to us how many people wanted to help. It was also so wonderful to see Russell get so excited to put the glasses in the box every time he received a pair.
A few weeks ago, we thought it would be a good time to box them all up and get them ready to send to New Eyes for the Needy.
The kids were so happy to help.
The kids very carefully put them in some boxes with bubble wrap.
These two HUGE boxes are ready to go, and give so many people the opportunity to see.
I’m so proud of my children I cannot even explain. I am always proud of them and their accomplishments in school, sports, and as they achieve developmental and personal milestones, but I have to say to see my kids willingly and excitedly showing compassion and wanting to help people has been the most rewarding accomplishment of all.
Sometimes we just need a reminder of all the good there is in this world.
