Christmas
Joy In A Box
"2005"
We
went to a poor family whom we decided we will feed from now
on. We knew they had 2 children so we took 2 Christmas
boxes. I did not know why we took an extra box until we were
leaving. As we were leaving, we heard a noise from one of
the rooms. and we found that they had another daughter who
is about 20 but is mentally challenged. As we walked in and
met her, she told us she will get tomorrow beautiful things
for tomorrow she will have money. We went down to the car
and we brought her the extra Christmas box. She had the
biggest smile in the world and she hugged it for a few
mintues. She then started kissing it and opened it. Inside,
she found the doll and candy and she kept thanking us and
kissing our hands .I told her she should thank Jesus, not
us, and we left the room while she was happily singing
"Jesus loves me this I know-" and hugging all her dear
belongings
Thank You For Your
Interest In Our
Romanian Christmas “Joy Box” Mission
Last year we sent 2,600+ “Joy Boxes” to Romanian children
so
they too, could enjoy the wonder of Christmas.
You can help us in several ways:
1) Provide a monetary donation so we can purchase items for
the boxes
2) Provide us with items you have collected from the list
below
3) Make the filled boxes using the instructions from the
guideline below
In
order to have the boxes arrive in time for Christmas, they
should be delivered to Fairhaven Children's Home in Covington,
Louisiana by October 19, 2007.
We
appreciate you interest in helping to provide "Christmas Shoe
Boxes" for children in Romania.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
us.
Thank
You,
Johnny Huffman
Contact Information
Administrator:
Mrs. Harold Brown 21066, Fairhaven Rd Covington, La. 70434
Directors:
Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Huffman, P. O. Box 1207 Covington, La. 70434
Phone:
(504) 892-1134 U.S.A.
Fax:
(504) 892-1385 U.S.A.
Website:
http://HopeForOthers.org
E-Mail:
huffman7@fastband.com
Please use the
following guidelines when making boxes:
Please use a reusable (shoebox
size) plastic box with a plastic lid.
Due to Romanian customs regulations, please do not wrap the box
or tape it shut.
Label the box according to one of these
categories:
Boy – infant Girl
– infant
Boy – age 1-2
toddler Girl – age 1-2 toddler
Boy – age 3-5 Girl – age
3-5
Boy – age 6-9 Girl – age
6-9
Boy – age 10-12
Girl – age 10-12
Boy – age 13-15 Girl – age
13-1
Please label each box with a
sticker or notepaper
stating “Boy/Girl” and age group.
Please place all candy in ziplock bags… Thank You!
Infant Box Suggestions:
1.
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
2. Comb
3. Hat/Gloves
4. Socks
5. Pacifier
6. Stuffed animal
7. Bottle
8. Bibs
9. Tommy Tippee Cups
10. Washcloth
11. Age-Appropriate Toys
12. Candy Suckers
(preferably in a small Ziploc)
Samples of items for girls
boxes…
Girl –
age 3-5 Girl
– age 6-9
Girl – age 10-12
(Toddler and Ages 13-15 are not illustrated)
Things we would like to
include in every girl’s Christmas box:
1.
Gloves/Hat
2. Socks
3.
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
4. Brush or
Comb
5. Doll
Younger girls: Baby Doll
Older Girls: Barbie Doll
6. Younger
Girls: Coloring Book and Crayons
7. Older Girls: Pen
(ballpoint/glitter/gel)
and notebook/journal/diary
8. Candy
(preferably in a small Ziploc)
Additional
suggestions:
1. Small toys
(yo-yos, jacks, jump ropes)
2. Play Doh
3. Small purse/wallet
4. Doll Toys
5. Small picture book
6.
Chapstick
7.
Hair ribbons and barrettes
8.
Perfume
(13-15
girls)
9.
Sunglasses
10.
Small stuffed animal
11.
Ball
(tennis, small rubber, Nerf)
Samples of items for boys boxes…
Boy –
age 3-5 Boy – age
6-9 Boy – age
10-12
(Toddler and Ages 13-15 are not illustrated)
Things we would like to include in every boy’s
Christmas box:
1.
Gloves/Hat
2. Socks
3.
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
4. Comb
5. Car
-Under
3 years: Age-appropriate car
-3
years – 15 years : Matchbox cars, etc.
6. Younger
boy:
Coloring
Book and Crayons
7. Older
boy:
Pen,
markers and paper, notebook.
8. Ball
(tennis,
small rubber, Nerf)
9. Candy
(preferably in a small Ziploc)
Additional suggestions:
1. Small
toys
(yo-yos,
whistle, paper airplanes, marbles)
2. Play Doh
3. Rubic Cube
4. Small picture book
5.
Disposable razor/cologne –
13-15 yr.
Old boys
6.
Small stuffed animal
(infant – 9
years)
7.
Sunglasses
8.
Chapstick
Please do not send any toy guns,
military playsets, items that require batteries or books with
English words (picture books only).
Thank you for your
support!!!
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