We had a pretty big group of kids this year- it took 5 cars just to get them all where we needed to go!
It was well worth the trouble, though. . .
Much cheer and joy was spread throughout the town. Or at least in a couple of retirement homes. . .
Our first stop was for Lena Rice. She holds a special place in my heart because I knew her when I was just a kid. Her granddaughter, Kim, and I were very good friends. Kim lived in Glens Ferry, I lived in Mtn. Home and Grandma Rice lived in Hill City. We would visit the Rice's large home every once in awhile and it was always an adventure. I lost touch with Kim when we moved to Boise my sophomore year. Some 10 years later when we started going to Boise Friends (1994-ish), there was Lena Rice looking just the same as she always had. We made the connection from our past and always had conversations about Kim's family. I hadn't seen Lena in a couple of years so it was so great to bring a group of kids in to bring a smile to her face. OK, she always has a smile on her face, but maybe it shone a bit brighter!!
The kids all seemed to enjoy themselves, too. . .
After visiting Ruth Louge and bringing her some Christmas cheer, we all went back to the church for cookies and a White Elephant gift exchange. . .
We lined the kids up from oldest to youngest. . .
The oldest got to choose a gift first and open it up. . .
Everyone else watched closely because when their turn came around, they could either "steal" a present that was already open, or choose one of their own. . .
There was much laughter. . .
Merry (almost) Christmas!
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