old son, Buck, was taken to heaven in a car accident. Shortly after the wreck we were invited to Africa for a missions endeavor. While preparing for the trip we came across a Kindergarten school assignment. Buck was asked to complete this sentence:
"I wish every kid could..." his teacher said without hesitation he replied, "I wish every kid could have toys to play with in Africa!"
As the Lord wou
ld have it, in Oct. 20,2012, we were in Africa on the "one year anniversary" of Buck's home going- passing out his toys to homeless kids. Then 10 days later, October 30, we visited a informal settlement called Red Hill. Again, we passed out toys in Buck's memory; this would have been his 10th birthday. This experience was a great work of Redemption for us! Many toys have been donated to us for Africa- even though we have never asked for one. God just sends them. :)
Last year the Chi Alpha group from UCA carried 50 bags of toys to children in South Africa. We also included a notebook, pencil, toothbrush and toothpaste. Lord willing 50 more bags will go with Chi Alpha students this year in May. My husband, Thomas and I along with our two daughters, Jenel and Lexa will be going to Africa in June. This will be our daughters first time to go. We are looking forward to handing out Buck's Toys together!
