Brianna has a lot of toys. Not like some kids I know but, still, a lot. Some of it, she doesn't even get to play with even just once. I gathered all those toys and picked out those that still look decent enough to give to other kids and put them inside a bag.
I told Brianna why we were doing it- to give to the poor kids as gifts for Christmas - when suddenly, she wanted to put all her toys in the bag. It was so funny but, at the same time, heartwarming to know that my daughter would be willing to give everything she's got to put a smile on a kid's face.
We went to SM Megamall to drop it off at the Jollibee Maaga Ang Pasko box:
A few pointers on this branch's Maaga Ang Pasko box
- The flap used as a cover keeps on falling down.
- There wasn't anyone attending to those dropping off donations so it kinda looks like a garbage bin when you take a peek inside (sabog-sabog yung puzzles na dinonate, etc).
- Some people have definitely used the box as some sort of trash can because I saw several candy wrappers and a plastic cup inside it.
Anyway, Brianna was super excited to put the bag in the box "para gifts natin sa poor kids, Mommy", I can't get a decent enough picture of her in front of it. That one above was the best among 5 consecutive shots.
No matter how hard this year's been for me, I don't think it would be fair for me to just want this year to be over with without lending a helping hand - kahit na wala rin masyadong maibibigay - or just making a kid smile through small gestures. Doing so makes everything that much bearable, having known that you are helping someone despite how useless you feel inside.
Awww...so nice when we see our children happily and willingly sharing with others. I remember my eldest son giving away his favorite toy - his Optimum Prime to a friend who couldn't afford one at that time. It was the first time he shared talaga, super big deal na sa min yun kasi nga first time! :D
ReplyDeleteSobrang nakakaproud when they share their things. :)
DeleteThat's a great way for you to teach your daughter about generosity, not just during the holidays but all year round. I hope Jollibee takes better care of their donation boxes though.
ReplyDeleteYes, I want to teach her how to share more, especially to those who are less fortunate.
DeleteSo touching! I'm itching to donate my son's old toys, too, and I'll probably drop some of them at a Jollibee branch. Dito naman I saw that the box was inside Jollibee and beside a guard. Sana they watch over the boxes naman, sayang ang donations if di na sila maayos.
ReplyDeleteAh okay. Buti naman naalagaan nila yung boxes jan. I'm a bit disappointed with the Megamall branch, sana maaddress nila yung problem dun.
DeleteIt's so heart-warming when kids learn to share. You must have taught her well. I'm sorry to hear that you've been through a tough time this year. Although I cannot fully understand how difficult things are for you, I just want you to know that things will get better. You have an awesome daughter, she'll definitely give you reasons to smile to get through the tough times. :)
ReplyDeleteI know things will get better. I can't wait when that day comes. Buti nalang makulit si Brianna, she helps me rid of the toxic thoughts in my head. :)
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