Operation Christmas Child

Well I don't know about you but I had a lot of fun with this charity project! My husband and I filled two boxes, one for a boy and the other for girl both aged 10-14. My favourite part is trying to stuff all the things in the box! Thanks to Sarah and Nat. D. who got together and filled a box for a girl aged 2-4. Thanks to Shannon who filled a box for a boy aged 5-9. Thanks to Cheryl G. for spreading the word to co-workers. And thanks to Suzy who spread the word to family, friends, and co-workers - collecting 35 boxes!

Suzy was also able to hear a the story from a young lady who grew up in a war stricken country and at age 12 received a Christmas box from Operation Christmas Child. She talked about how it was the best gift she had ever received and how she slept with her box every night after she receive it. Shane and I spread the word to our church and collected 26 boxes. One lady told me a story of at her previous church, a woman was watching the promotional video for the shoe boxes and realized that when she was young growing up in Honduras, she had received a box and just watching the video made her recall how blessed and happy she was to receive a wonderful shoebox.

I think it's so touching to hear these stories and remember that, yes we do have fun putting these together, but how much they really mean to the children that receive them. Things they just wouldn't have otherwise. School supplies to continue their learning. Basic hygiene items to prevent disease. And a glimmer of hope and joy with toys and candies. I hope our holiday's can be just as blessed as these young children.

If you filled a box, please add on to this post to let us know that you participated in this charity event. Please don't feel that you're bragging and please don't be shy about it. We want to know that you participated and hope that you feel part of not only Operation Christmas Child, but the joint efforts of all your APB Alumnae Sisters.

Thank you again to all who participated!

You Can Call Me Mrs Grimmer!

Hello Sisters…

Well we are all moved in together. Basically the update is… I am married! On Aug 23rd Scott and I were married at St.Claire of Assisi Parish. I know most don’t believe it… but we had a quick Catholic Ceremony and were off to the reception for some good times, yummy food, dancing and celebration. The day was wonderful, the weather was amazing… not to hot, but super sunny! It was so great to have so many friends and family all join us to celebrate and enjoy our special day. I know that every Bride feels their wedding day was perfect, but I can honestly say I would not change one thing about the day if I had the chance.

After the wedding we spent a few days visiting with all our family, who had travelled from all over to come and be a part of our wedding. I love all weddings because they are also little family reunions for my family, and a great opportunity to laugh and talk about old memories, but also give us the chance to make new and exciting memories that are so important.

So the wedding was lovely… blah blah blah! Then it was off on our Honeymoon. Scott was in charge of planning the trip and it was a total surprise to me on our wedding day when he told me we were going to Hawaii for two weeks. It was a great trip because it seems like very other sunny holiday spot was experiencing hurricanes… YIKES! We landed in Honolulu and spent a few days there travelling around, sight seeing and being totally tourists. LOL. Then we got on a cruise ship and spent 7 nights cruising around visiting all the major Hawaiian Islands. I loved Maui… it was totally my favorite, super beautiful. Then we spent our last few days chilling on Waikiki Beach before we had to return home to reality.

Scott and I have finally moved in together and are now just settling in and enjoying being together and getting into a new life routine that includes being married. All is well, we honestly could not have asked for a better celebration. And we are so thankful that everything and everyone who participated was so wonderful. To answer the question that everyone asks after people get married is... No we are no having babies just yet, but yes that is in the plan for the future. Don’t worry I will keep you all posted.

Thank you to everyone who sent cards and gift… you are all so sweet and it is truly a blessing to have all you wonderful women in my life.