Operation Christmas Child

This year we participated in the Operation Christmas Child project. We went to the store and bought a plastic shoe box. Benjamin chose items to fill it with that another four year old boy might like. He picked out coloring books, cars, crayons, stickers, candies, etc. and wanted to put in a Christmas card.

When we got home we watched this video and I was surprised that it brought him to tears. He said that those kids were so happy to get their presents and we needed to send ours out fast so that "my kid", as he called him, could have his present too.




It was difficult for him to understand that we didn't know who exactly was getting the present or where it was going. When I told him that God knew who the little boy was and that He would make sure it got to him, Benjamin said a prayer for him.

We also included a picture of Benjamin, a letter, and paper and a self-addressed stamped envelope, so that if the little boy wants to write to Benjamin he can. I know Benjamin would love to write to the little boy again.

Benjamin has been praying for "my kid" everyday. I am so thankful that we were able to participate in this ministry this year. This will definitely become a family tradition.