Merry Christmas!

First allow me to apologize for not keeping in touch . . .we've been a little busy.  :o )  Busy is a good thing.  At least for me it is.

We have been open one year and one month!  We have served the families of 64 children over the past 13 months.  We could not have do it without YOU!  We have been open long enough that some of our babies have "aged" out of our program.  Some of them no longer need us, which is a wonderful feeling.  Our intention has only ever been to be a helping hand, not a crutch.  

I for one have enjoyed watching the babies grow.   1st smiles, 1st teeth, toddling, walking and jabbering, it's been fun to see their little selves emerge.  So often when they're very little they come to us fast asleep, then soon a bit more awake, then ready to jump into our arms upon their arrival.  We look forward to their smiling faces.  

Right now everyone's bundled up due to the chilly weather.  

As we look to the new year we know we will be purchasing diapers, those size 4s just keep jumping off the shelf (it appears to be our most popular size). Perhaps we can find another outlet for bulk purchases - we hope.  We were again blessed by a donation of diapers and formula from the fine folks at BB&T, we thank them for thinking of us in lieu of their usual Christmas gift exchange - they even delivered!  Yay!  We still have our ever-faithful drop off donations from Ben Franklin in Broadway - those folks never seem to forget us. 

Today is Christmas Eve, a fine day to reflect upon the many blessings you have sent our way this past year or so.  Please journey with us into our second year, there are more children in our very own back yard that need our help - with your continued support we'll be there for them!

Christmas Blessings to all,
A Small Hand - Plains District
Bev