The Baby Shower at church yesterday went fantastically well. A small group set up the room the evening before, decorating with bunting and arranging the gifts which had already been donated. It looked so bright and inviting. So many people came to support the event bringing sacks and sacks of donations which filled the Carriers of Hope large van to overflowing! Activities were on hand for the small children who came with their parents and everyone enjoyed chatting over a cuppa and a piece of cake.
We had a short talk by Kate, one of the Carriers of Hope organisers. She told us of the work they do, from kitting out Mums and babies ready for birth and up to 6 months, then taking back all the outgrown clothes and equipment and replacing with 6 to 12 months. When a home is found for the refugees Carriers of Hope provide furniture, bed linen, towels, crockery, cookware etc etc. Again our church has collected many of these items. I took the chance to halve everything in my airing cupboard. Good for my decluttering and providing good quality towels and linens for people who needed them. Each Tuesday they use a church hall as a drop in centre where refugees can meet over coffee and take whatever clothing, food and household items they need from supplies that the Volunteers arrange on tables. Kate told us the heart rending story of one poor lady who arrived 37 weeks pregnant with just a tiny bag. Her husband had died on the journey. Can you believe how that poor woman must have felt, especially when these kind people came to her rescue gifting all that she needed for her hospital stay and for the coming baby. Makes you count your blessings.
That is such a good charity. Well done for supporting it.
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