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voice, “Yes ma’am, I could use that.”
We filled two large bags with clothes, then found out that he had a small girl and boy. Straight to the presents we went, with the girls digging in first.
The bag overflowed — and then came a bag of boys’ clothing, filled by my husband Steve, followed by another bag of girls’ clothing, with more wrapped gifts on top.
Next we visited the table with household goods to select a few pots and pans. Then to the shoes — two pairs for the little girl and two new pairs for him. Then we selected some clothes for his wife. My only regret was that they had already been picked through.
The gentleman left with two large bags, four paper bags and a box full of clothing and gifts — and a twinkle in his eye. From all of us in the Heads-Up 4-H Club and the Girl Scouts: “Merry Christmas, friend!”
Would you believe that, because of the generosity of many county residents, we still have clothing and gifts left? They will be taken to Social Services to be distributed along with their Christmas baskets.
I’d like to thank Rappahannock Girl Scout leaders Jennie Welch and Judy Tole of Troop 380, and Brownie Leader Sara Brown from Troop 929 for helping me organize this wonderfill project. i
On behalf of the Heads Up! 4-H Club, we’d like to thank Brownie Troop 909 and their leader, Janet Smoot, for wrapping so many wonderful Christmas toys and bringing them, along with many clothes, on Saturday morning.
Thanks go also to the Washing
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