Throwing Darts in the Dark....

Today I was watching something on television - not really paying attention but hearing something and it struck me that helping others is sometimes like throwing a dart in the dark - seriously.  We keep aiming at what we believe helps and sometimes we get it right - we make that all allusive bulls eye!  I have a passion for babies and children and for someone my age, kids are inclusive of young adults.  I dabble in all sorts of things and excel at none but I feel a passion for all that I do.

 For each of us there is a gift that we can offer - even if you don't sew, knit, crochet or any of that crafty stuff - you have something to offer, much to give.  I was once told that sometimes we have to just do something, even if it is not the right thing - do something.  Get involved, look around and seek to find out what the need is and how you can help to provide a solution.  Even if it is way left of the bulls eye - it can still hit the board - even in the dark!  Give it a try and the joy you will feel will warm your heart and give you so much more than gave!  Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, to all the people you can, as long as you ever can.

Care Bags 4 Kids

If you haven't heard of this group you definitely need to visit their web page at www.carebags4kids.org!  This a wonderful group formed by Annie Wingall in 2000 when she was only 11 years old.  They are a 501 (c) (3) not for profit and the provide Care Bags filled with new essential, helpful, fun, safe, and age appropriate items for children/youth (ages baby-18 yrs.) who are in need.  It is so easy to get involved with this group and it takes very little time and effort to make such a difference!
Here is a note from Annie about a fund raising project they are working on.  Please help if you can - it only takes a minute!

"Care Bags Foundation is in the running to win a monetary donation in a charity contest sponsored by Integrity Cleaning & Restoration, L.L.C! If we win by getting the most “Likes” on Integrity Cleaning & Restoration  L.L.C’s. Facebook page, they will generously donate $1 to us for every “Like” up to $1,500! Right now we are in the lead with 233 votes, but we still need your help!
Here is the link to their Facebook page where you can vote and see how many people have recorded their "Likes".To place your vote for us,“Like” Care Bags Foundation. We are the third charity listed on their Facebook page. Just click on the “Like” directly below The Care Bags Foundation listing to cast your vote. (Comments do not count for a vote, only “Likes”).
You have one week left to vote and can only vote once, so place your vote now! If you’ve already “Liked” us, a BIG thank you to YOU! Since each vote equals $1, you can still help us by getting your friends and family to vote too! You have until 10:00 PM on December 20th to vote!
Spread the word and be a part of helping Care Bags Foundation win funds that will go directly back to helping us help deserving kids in need!
Thanks for your kind and loving support!
Annie & Cathy Wignall"