I don't know what to do?

    I have been writing a lot about becoming a foster and adoptive parent and i know you can't just do that in a day.  So today I am focusing on how you can help these sweet children today!

    So the best idea i have heard yet is Journey bags. Take a minute to picture this, a child is removed from their home and often times have nothing.  There have been stories of children showing up in a diaper with a bottle at their foster home.  I can't even imagine how scared and alone these children must feel.  Can you imagine if when they were picked up by the social worker she had a brand new backpack full of new clothes, maybe a couple of books, a cuddly stuffed animal, and some healthy snacks? What a difference that backpack could make!

     My friend Erin did this at her church.  Everyone signed up to get a backpack and fill it for children who could use it on their journey.  They filled up backpacks for children of ages.

You can't tell from this picture but there is a mountain of back packs!  What if today you considered getting a group of people together to create journey bags to show these children they aren't just a case file they are a loved child and they matter.  No special training required for this!  My challenge in creating these bags is remember to fill them with things you would give your children.  New clothes show these children they matter just as much as any child.  :)

I asked today what one of the greatest needs was and it is underwear for children ages 0-18.  In other words everyone needs some new undies.  

If you would like to organize a journey bag drive please send me an e-mail at familystone0507@gmail.com.  I will give you some check lists and instructions for creating the awesome bags to love these awesome children!