"People around the world are moving from one place to another. No one was staying" Jonathan Safran
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On January 18th we had our official packing day, we came together determined to get it all done in one day and we did just that; we lifted,sorted,washed,dried,cleaned,organized and packed 2 24*48*24 boxes with toys, books and stuffed animals for our little ones in Jamaica. The day was too cold to second guess our decision, we were a team on a mission.
Everyone was committed, giving new meaning to that ancient proverb " it takes a village to raise a child', apparently it is also true for packing and shipping boxes of toys to children overseas. The overwhelming demonstration of human benevolence humbled me. Messages went out, people showed up; -volunteered their homes, time,dedication and strength, pitching in to do every and anything necessary to ensure that we got everything in place for the shippers, who arrived after a snow storm to collect the boxes and get them to the port on January 22nd.
Words won't allow me to express just how amazing this entire process was, however, I do believe that these images will be able to paint a more vivid picture of just how EUPHORIC this process was.
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| Stuffed toys and Tennis balls |
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| Team Organizer Troy showing the size of the box |
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| Box1- Half packed |
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| Box 1-Fully packed |
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| Happy Early birds- cleaning toys and getting ready to sort through bags |
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| Boxes 1&2 getting taped up |
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| Lifting 400lb boxes is really hard work |
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| Team 1- Boxes in the cargo truck |
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| Team 1-Exhausted but we have to keep going |
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| Team 2- Unpacking 400lb boxes |
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| Team 2- Cold but focused |
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| Team 2- reinforcing after we had to add a few left over toys |
Next stop, JAMAICA W.I
Family, we appreciate you in every way and for all you do, your donations made it possible for us to ship these boxes filled with all the toys and books you donated. Don't think for a minute that we are not thankful for your generosity. WE ARE!!!!
MUCH LOVE &WALK GOOD.
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