Gamasra Christmas Eve

I have been checking the post office every day for weeks, but it wasn't until today that the Christmas clothes arrived. I know my daughter will find this hilarious, since I ALWAYS have my Christmas presents ready early. Usually, I start shopping right after Christmas and wrap presents around Thanksgiving. I don't enjoy the Christmas rush.

So it was that over a month ago I sorted the first 6 boxes of gifts. As Christmas got closer and closer, I frankly began to hope the other packages wouldn't arrive until after Christmas.

Well, today I got the full Santa's elf experience. I opened the girls' boxes and sorted the jeans from smallest to biggest. Than I started adding tops and dresses according to size. I listed the girls from smallest to biggest and put each stack of clothes with the corresponding-sized girl. Then I put names in the backpacks and on each shopping bag. I repeated the process with the boys.

I had the girls sorted when Anna arrived to help. We boxed everything up, had the boys load the truck, and made two trips to Gamasara. We put the boxes in the kitchen store room where they remained locked up until after supper.

THe kids were thrilled with their gifts! We were able to trade back and forth until everyone had clothes that fit. I only need to buy one shirt for a boy who had one that as too small! I was so relieved!

I was so humbled when the kids kept thanking me for the gifts. I kept telling them Dr. Lisa and Jocelyn had sent the presents, but the kids just kept thanking me. Finally, I just started saying, "You're welcome!"

I also had a wonderful surprise today. Anna, the head matron at Angel House, had a dress made for me! I have been giving away my clothes in anticipation of my departure. It is exciting to have a nice outfit to wear for Christmas. I feel so kupendeza!

I hope your Christmas Eve is filled with love and joy. Thank you from Gamasara for making our Christmas special. Good bless us, every one! (He already has!)


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