Director’s Corner
I once had a hermit friend who raised goats. He had a few wooden treadmills with wooden slats that rotated as you walked. He used them to help exercise the goats and to use goat power for some farm jobs. (These must have been a precursor for the fancy treadmills used by many today.) As a child I thought they were great. I would hop on and walk and walk. The view did not change no matter how many revolutions you made.
I think I am caught in the Baby Threads treadmill. No matter how many times I clear up or straighten out an area it always looks the same! I thought when Christmas was over I would get things straightened out. But then I started gathering the items from after Christmas sales. Once I got those items packed up for next Christmas I thought I could get things straightened out. But along came the winter clearance sales…………
This is a good problem to have. Without all of these things that clog up the work space there would be a huge decrease in the amount of help that Baby Threads could provide to the community. If we waited to purchase these items when we need them the price would be too high. Again, Baby Threads would only be able to help a little.
As you are out and about shopping perhaps you could pick up an item or two to help those less fortunate. The pair of gloves, scarf, or mittens might be a perfect match to one of those fantastic jackets picked up on close out. The yo yo, truck, or doll marked down to a couple dollars might really brighten a child’s Christmas come December. The marked down backpack would be a great item for a child starting a new class next August or September. A nice fleece baby outfit currently on sale for a few bucks would sure be a wonderful addition to one of the layette bags. You get the picture. Working together we can make a change for those in need.
I would like to thank each of you for the many things that you do to help out. I feel really fortunate to see the results of so many acts of kindness. I wish I could express to you how much fun it is to deliver the items sent out by Baby Threads. But I have yet to find a way to describe it to you.
Time to go unload the car. Did I ever tell you how much I enjoy shopping? Hugs, Bon
