Sharing the Love

I left for India from Phoenix after staying with my sister and her family for a few days. The whole crew jumped into gear to send me with gifts for the children.

My sister Joanna, my nieces Laura, Amber and Zoe and brother-in-law Phil made 201 beaded bracelets for the children. It was Joanna's idea. The girls donated their beads. Laura did lots and lots of sorting and Amber and Joanna were prolific creators as we whipped out bracelets on a tight schedule. The 201st bracelet was finished a few hours before my flight.

Zoe drew 53 pictures for the children. She was shooting for 200 and would have done it given a little more time.

The bracelets were the prized gift in the children's gift bags. The children loved their bracelets and wore them proudly. Kristen gave Zoe's pictures to the younger children and the children drew pictures to return to children in the states. Here are two proud recipients.