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SkyIsFalling42 · 08-10-2003, 09:53 AM

Hey Ladies
I wanted to share this with you. We are moving and I have been cleaning things out, packing and having yard sales.
I have kept alot of boxes of toys and clothes that belonged to my grandchildren. The foster mother had said that the kids had too many things..and no room for more.
The toys were packed away for about 1 1/2 years, Just the way they had left them. They were nice toys and some were brand new..they had only had them a couple weeks before they were taken. They were their christmas gifts.
I have been in a terrible quandry over what to do about the toys.
Growly, (my neighbor) came over a while back and we were talking. She is having trouble concerning her grandchildren and their mother. Her son is the father and is seeking custody. The children have not been fed for a day or two at a time-their mother is not providing for their basic needs. Her grandchildren do not have much, they are very poor. They are about the same ages as my grandchildren.
I could not bring myself to sell these toys...but I decided that I would offer them to Growly, for her grandchildren. She thanked me and happily took them.
I was not sure if I had made a good decision or not..it sort of felt like I gave the last piece I had of them away.
Today I looked out the window and seen the little girl carrying around the little basket of dishes...just like brittany use to. And in the other arm she held the minnie mouse that had been brittanys..Oh she was excited and playing tea party too. The litttle boy was playing with the matchbox cars and big trucks and was making "engine" sounds as he played.
While it hurt a little to remember, It brought such a wonderful smile to my heart. It is so nice to see those toys being enjoyed instead of sitting in boxes in the basement collecting dust.

Paulie · 08-10-2003, 10:12 AM

(((Sky)))

That was a great decision in my opinion. You did not give a piece of your grandkids away, you are sharing them with other kids, that is an awesome gift!!!!
I am proud of you!!! and I am sure they would be too!!!

**margo** · 08-10-2003, 10:13 AM

Sky - pass the Kleenex!!! That was such a kind thing to do. We can only keep what we have by givng it away, and your act of kindness will mean so much to those poor little kids whose existence otherwise sounds pretty dismal. You get to wear the Tiara Of Kindess today!

SkyIsFalling42 · 08-10-2003, 10:18 AM

Pauline and margo
Thank you both for you kind words and wonderful thoughts. I really do feel good about this decision, I am glad it is the one I made. It is so bitter sweet..but I am only looking at the sweet part

Reminds me of chocolate...hummm wonder if I have any.....

2stop · 08-10-2003, 12:40 PM

What a beautiful gesture straight from your heart....so proud of you Sky, it is so difficult to let go of emotional items.....love ya!!!~

Josie · 08-13-2003, 12:20 AM

Margo, pass the kleenex when you are
finished.

Sky, you are so strong and kind.

What a wonderful thing to do.

Hugs,

08-13-2003, 12:35 AM

I'll be needing some of that kleenex too.

**CarolD** · 08-13-2003, 12:52 AM

How Wonderful!!

It`s easy to part with things we do not want...
Hard when they are memories.

When I recently moved into a senior citizens apartment, AA members furnished it. Things they did not need have been a God send to me.

You know those children will have a blast
and you made it possible!

SkyIsFalling42 · 08-13-2003, 08:32 PM

you ladies are all so very awesome..thank you for all of your thoughts and wishes..now I need the kleenex..pass it over this way please.

2many2count · 08-15-2003, 03:31 PM

Oh Sky...you always have such a way of making my eyes sweat!
You are wonderful! Just an awesome Lady!

Love and hugs,
Holly

Chy · 08-16-2003, 12:09 AM

You did a very good thing my sister! Your so awesome. You always "pay it forward" everyday! *hugs and kisses*

08-10-2003, 09:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
SkyIsFalling42 Big kitty nose hugs Join Date: May 2003 Location: Center of The World Posts: 1,261	A good decision.. Hey Ladies I wanted to share this with you. We are moving and I have been cleaning things out, packing and having yard sales. I have kept alot of boxes of toys and clothes that belonged to my grandchildren. The foster mother had said that the kids had too many things..and no room for more. The toys were packed away for about 1 1/2 years, Just the way they had left them. They were nice toys and some were brand new..they had only had them a couple weeks before they were taken. They were their christmas gifts. I have been in a terrible quandry over what to do about the toys. Growly, (my neighbor) came over a while back and we were talking. She is having trouble concerning her grandchildren and their mother. Her son is the father and is seeking custody. The children have not been fed for a day or two at a time-their mother is not providing for their basic needs. Her grandchildren do not have much, they are very poor. They are about the same ages as my grandchildren. I could not bring myself to sell these toys...but I decided that I would offer them to Growly, for her grandchildren. She thanked me and happily took them. I was not sure if I had made a good decision or not..it sort of felt like I gave the last piece I had of them away. Today I looked out the window and seen the little girl carrying around the little basket of dishes...just like brittany use to. And in the other arm she held the minnie mouse that had been brittanys..Oh she was excited and playing tea party too. The litttle boy was playing with the matchbox cars and big trucks and was making "engine" sounds as he played. While it hurt a little to remember, It brought such a wonderful smile to my heart. It is so nice to see those toys being enjoyed instead of sitting in boxes in the basement collecting dust. __________________ Love In Spirit, Sky Where my heart is....... http://Writing.Com/authors/skyisfalling02 "Never Give In, Never Give In, Never Give In, Never, Never, Never." ~~Sir Winston Churchill~~

08-10-2003, 10:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paulie It is what it is!!! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sobriety Posts: 5,525	(((Sky))) That was a great decision in my opinion. You did not give a piece of your grandkids away, you are sharing them with other kids, that is an awesome gift!!!! I am proud of you!!! and I am sure they would be too!!! __________________ I know more about how to live than I did yesterday, but not as much as I'll know tomorrow. Today, Ill learn something new~JFT, 1/27/06 The difference between a good day and a bad day, is about 2 days~Ann of SR

08-10-2003, 10:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
margo Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 1,747	Sky - pass the Kleenex!!! That was such a kind thing to do. We can only keep what we have by givng it away, and your act of kindness will mean so much to those poor little kids whose existence otherwise sounds pretty dismal. You get to wear the Tiara Of Kindess today! __________________ Sometimes I go about in pity for myself, and all the while a great wind is bearing me across the sky. ~Ojibwe saying~

08-10-2003, 10:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
SkyIsFalling42 Big kitty nose hugs Join Date: May 2003 Location: Center of The World Posts: 1,261	Pauline and margo Thank you both for you kind words and wonderful thoughts. I really do feel good about this decision, I am glad it is the one I made. It is so bitter sweet..but I am only looking at the sweet part Reminds me of chocolate...hummm wonder if I have any..... __________________ Love In Spirit, Sky Where my heart is....... http://Writing.Com/authors/skyisfalling02 "Never Give In, Never Give In, Never Give In, Never, Never, Never." ~~Sir Winston Churchill~~

08-10-2003, 12:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
2stop ~Author of My Life~ Join Date: May 2003 Location: Doing what I thought I couldn't.... Posts: 4,666	What a beautiful gesture straight from your heart....so proud of you Sky, it is so difficult to let go of emotional items.....love ya!!!~ __________________ Many Hugs and Hope too, Tammie "Think of all the beauty still left around you and BE HAPPY." ~Anne Frank~ "Things do not change, WE change." ~Henry David Thoreau~

08-13-2003, 12:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
Josie Grace Under Fire Join Date: May 2002 Location: Another world Posts: 543	Margo, pass the kleenex when you are finished. Sky, you are so strong and kind. What a wonderful thing to do. Hugs, __________________ Josie

08-13-2003, 12:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
Morning Glory Guest Posts: n/a	I'll be needing some of that kleenex too.

08-13-2003, 12:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 15,398	Oh Sky How Wonderful!! It`s easy to part with things we do not want... Hard when they are memories. When I recently moved into a senior citizens apartment, AA members furnished it. Things they did not need have been a God send to me. You know those children will have a blast and you made it possible! __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

08-13-2003, 08:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
SkyIsFalling42 Big kitty nose hugs Join Date: May 2003 Location: Center of The World Posts: 1,261	you ladies are all so very awesome..thank you for all of your thoughts and wishes..now I need the kleenex..pass it over this way please. __________________ Love In Spirit, Sky Where my heart is....... http://Writing.Com/authors/skyisfalling02 "Never Give In, Never Give In, Never Give In, Never, Never, Never." ~~Sir Winston Churchill~~

08-15-2003, 03:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
2many2count Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: dysfunction junction,nc Posts: 379	Oh Sky...you always have such a way of making my eyes sweat! You are wonderful! Just an awesome Lady! Love and hugs, Holly __________________ Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance, And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance....DANCE.

08-16-2003, 12:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
Chy Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 5,886	You did a very good thing my sister! Your so awesome. You always "pay it forward" everyday! hugs and kisses

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