Day 52: Sorting the donations for Catholic Charities

Today at 11:30 A.M. at St. Jude's Church, a group of parishioners ( of which I was one ) came to sort the baby items that were left during the past 2 weeks for infants layettes for Catholic Charities. There were over 200 onesies or 1 piece outfits in all different colors. Some donors made hats and mittens, afghans and about 10 beautiful hand knit sweaters. All areas were well covered---baby blankets, bibs, binkies and bottles, etc. Many people gave the large packages of diapers and most gave the wipes to go with them. There even was a CASE of wipes! One day this week, I saw a young mother with her baby in a stroller stop by the playpen and open some bags. They were full of formula--some in small 6 packs and some in quart size containers but a lot of each. I commented how generous she was, and she told me she had saved all these coupons and got it all free and was so proud of herself!! The representative from Catholic Charities was due some time today to pick up the many bags we had filled and she, no doubt, was as happy and grateful to receive them as we were to collect them.