This weekend I got to design a birthday banner and few other items for a 9 year old’s birthday sleepover. Catherine-Grace’s energy level was at a max and she used just about every word that meant “exciting!”

She loved the decor! I’m assuming though that it was because of all the pink. There was pink EVERYWHERE; quite a norm for little girls. However, what was so different about her party was this little girl decided to forego presents for herself and instead, asked all her friends to bring gifts for kids in El Salvador. A special part of her birthday sleepover was dedicated to sharing the importance of giving and then packing boxes for Hope for El Salvador’s Christmas Shoebox Drive.

It was so great to be a part of it as I watched the joy in all the girls as they did it. They were so happy to know that some girl in El Salvador would be getting a present and note from them. There is so much I could say to give you an encouraging “what are you doing with your life” message because of what Catherine-Grace did, but I’ll let it speak to you in its own way.

Check out Hope for El Salvador’s Christmas Shoebox Drive video on Facebook to see how you can give.

Let us change the way we do Christmas… and Birthdays!