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Thoughtful 2nd Grader

A Texas 2nd grader saw people experiencing homelessness. She used her allowance to help.

A Texas 7-year-old with a big heart used her allowance and community donations to make goodie bags for people experiencing homelessness this month. Davenee Jaramillo is a second grader in the Levelland Independent School District, west of Lubbock.

“Whenever I see homeless people, it makes me sad." Her mom, Debbie Jaramillo, said she has been asking her parents how she can help those in need for over a year. On Jan. 4, she got the idea to make goodie bags with all the essentials so she could pass them out to locals.

“We put a lot of food,” the 7-year-old said. “We put socks, (toenail) clippers. We put toothbrushes, toothpaste … water and little goodies.” She aimed high and set out to make 100 bags, only her $20 allowance wasn’t enough to cover all of her supplies. The family decided to raise money by posting a video asking for help. 

“I just sent a little group text out and immediately she had people sending donations to help her out,” Debbie said. “It added up quickly. It was overwhelming. Just that night, within two hours, she raised money.”

In addition to the toothpaste, toothbrushes and other items Davenee put in the bags, people also donated blankets, ponchos and other items, her mom said. Davenee’s mom, dad, brother and other family members chipped in to put them together.

Davenee’s mom, dad, brother, DeClan and other family members chipped in to put them together.

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11 years ago, Day 188: I got mail! 

 Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Do you like getting real mail? I do.

I am always surprised and thrilled to get a human mail.

Today, like most days, I wasn't sure what to blog.

But then, by mail,  I got this ...

Imagine opening an envelope to this ...

A work of art!

From Emi.

A very special friend.

A handmade 

thank you

of such 

beauty

and grace, 

I had 

to take

photos

to share.

I knew

I would

not be 

able

to

re-do

it.

As I 

opened it,

I realized 

there was

a kimono 

figure 

and 

a fan

within the 

exquisite 

folds and

layers.

On one side of the fan

was Arigato and Thank You

in different languages.

Mizuhiki cord and back view of kimono.

Folded inside, a handwritten message.

I am blessed with such kind friends.

I need to get busy and write a thank you ...

for the thank you!

 

 

 

 

  

 

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