It's that time of the year!

No, I'm not talking about the candy gluttony festival coming up....

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD


Sponsored by Samaritan's Purse

What's involved?
Pack up a shoe box -- I prefer one of those shoebox-sized plastic storage boxes, because it's sturdier and the kids can use them for a long time afterward

Fill it with essentials, like toothbrush and toothpaste, soap, pencils and crayons and writing paper, erasers, balls, jacks, candy, hairclips, little toys, hats and mittens -- whatever can fit into the shoebox that a kid would need and enjoy

Drop it off at a collection center between November 15 and 22

Check out Samaritan's Purse for all the details.

What's really cool is the option now to get a report on where your box went.

Something I'm also considering this year is using the Gift Catalog put out by Samaritan's Purse to do something more useful and meaningful -- like buying mosquito netting for some children, or chicks so they can raise chickens and have eggs to feed them, or sponsoring other necessary items like a goat for milk, school supplies, school buildings, etc.

I'm excited about this year's operation -- how about you?