Posted by Kathy on 02/11/2009 in Ukraine.

Christmas . . . just the word conjures up all sorts of images in our mind’s eye.  Snow, food, tinsel, lights, family. . . but not if you are an orphan in Ukraine. And that is why four years ago Hopeful Hearts started our  “Blessing Bag” project.

All through the spring and early summer we pass out, fill, collect, and process shopping bags filled with Christmas for approximately 1,000 children.  Then, a couple of days after Christmas, 14 to 16 volunteers board a plane and make the journey to deliver Christmas to the children.

This year was no exception: 13 of us left on December 27 and found that it truly is more blessed to give than to receive.  Many of us have been on every trip, and it has become the highlight of our Christmas – to watch a little girl open her bag and literally tremble with excitement and hug each and every piece is a joy that you cannot express in words.

The 2009 trip is already in the planning stage. We encourage you to consider participating in what will be the highlight of your Christmas.

If you would like more information about the 2009 trip, about donating a bag or volunteering to process, pack and ship, please contact us at 502.253.9825.

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