Thankful Hearts Day 1

With a countdown to Thanksgiving our family has decided to participate in a 'thankful' countdown.  Each day we are going to count down to Thanksgiving by participating in a 'thankful act'.  I want to teach my kids that there is much more to life then get get get.  I want thankful kids, so we are going to have to become a more thankful home.  For day one we are going to the food pantry.  We are blessed with food to eat, so others should be too.  A few days ago I organized my pantry (because I'm OCD) and pulled out the stuff we have not used or are not going to use.  I have 7 bags of stuff so off we go...  On the way to the food pantry I asked Brooklyn what she thought about not having food to eat, and she didn't really understand.  So I explained that there are families that don't have enough money to buy food, and its up to us as Christians to help others.  I don't think she totally got it, but we are planting seeds.  Maybe you and your family can sit down and think of some ways to be thankful by giving to others.  I would love to hear your thoughts.

yes my child does have clothes this is just what she chooses to wear :)