Visiting the Children's Home [Puerto Vallarta, Mexico]

When my husband and I travel, we like to spend time with children who are in care of the government/non profit organization. During our visit to Puerto Vallarta, we visited a facility that housed a wide variety of children; newborns/babies, toddler, even school aged kids (5+). 

The older kids were all at school, so Gabriel and I got to hang out and play with the toddlers. We even got to hold a few of the babies for a bit. It's amazing how children can welcome strangers with open arms and load them with hugs and kisses. We were lucky enough to spend a couple of hours with the kids in the playroom, moments that will always be with me.

Kids need to be loved, they need to know that someone out here cares about them. They need to hear those three words, I love you. They don't care about toys, as long as they have our undivided attention and some hugs! It is so important to NURTURE these children, they are the future.

Have you ever thought about visiting an children's home? It is an amazing feeling to know that you can bring a smile to a child's face by just visiting and playing with them. Try it.

Spread the #Holiday Cheer: Share What You Can!

For some, Christmas is the happiest time of the year; families and friends come together, have dinners/parties and exchange gifts. But for other's it's like any other day, a struggle, a worry, a doubt. What will they eat, how long will they live, where will they sleep, how will they tell their child Santa "forgot" their present...?

This Holiday season, why not try to go the extra mile to share with those whom need it most? Here are some ideas:

DONATE:

1+3: Thermal socks and winter coats to a homeless shelter, women/men's shelter. 

2: Canned goods to a homeless shelter or food bank. Make sure they are not expired!

4: New toy(s) to a family in need. There are usually hampers collecting new toys for families in need at school and community centers.

VOLUNTEER:

1: Soup Kitchen. Help prep/serve food on Christmas Day.

2: Hospital Ward. Visit those who were forgotten. Read Christmas stories or simply converse. Call your local hospital and ask how you can help!

3: Animal Shelter. Help feed, clean and play with abandoned and/or abused animals.

It's important to stop in the midst of the Holiday Buzz to count the blessings; love, family, friendships, food, health, a home and so on...

Promise me you'll spread the holiday cheer by sharing what you can?

Give it Away

I enjoy giving things away, it is one of those things that gives me pure pleasure and happiness. Monthly, I go thru my closet and pickout a few things that I no longer wear/use and donate it to my local thrift shop! This thrift store's earnings go toward supporting the homeless in our neighborhood! I love to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty.

I fundraise money to make care packages (toothpaste-brush, vitamins, beanie babies, and stickers) to giveaway to street children in countries that I travel to. I will always be more than willing to give my love, and time to those who are in need.

I sincerely believe that this world has the possibility of being a greater place, a PARADISE, for all of it's inhabitants! What are you doing or willing to do, to help our world?

 I'm a little passionate about this..... :) Please, check out this amazing organization, Students Helping Honduras

[Wordless Wednesday]: You can change a life

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Children, they are the future

She's beautiful.

Her eyes, she is determined.

Her smile,  she is hopeful.

Her ears, eager to learn.

Her nose, eager to smell a new scent.

Her mouth, ready to speak.

She is OUR future,

and it's beautiful.

-Nina (freestyle)

She is my sponsored child from Uganda. This is the second child I sponsor, but thru a different organization. This organization is the Christian Upliftment Nursery & Primary School.  If you have ever thought about sponsoring a child, you should really check this organization out! They are very affordable, as in $10 a month! At least think about it! :)