The gift of giving

"For it is in giving that we receive."  

St. Francis of Assisi

Since the girls were having such an exciting birthday party and then were headed out on a fabulous Disney vacation, they realized that they didn't need a bunch of presents from their friends for their birthday and that spending time with them was a gift in and of itself.  They opted to instead request no gifts or a donation of much needed items for some of the local animal rescues and humane societies.  (the apples don't fall far from the tree)

 

 

Man, did their friends come through with over $169 in cash and gift card donations, 4 leashes, 12 cans of dog food, 5 dog collars, 2 cat collars, dog and cat toys, dog bones and dog bowls!

My girls delivered their donations to 4 different rescues and humane societies on Saturday and each group was beyond grateful for their donations.  While we almost ended up with a new cat, we resisited and I am so proud of their kind and giving hearts and their friends that made it all possible!