Turkeygirl Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 So this year, my head really isn't into the "what do you want for Christmas" and all that this year. Money is tight so I know we aren't doing much, and since I can't work during the school semester, I have to stash everything to pay off my semester bill for this spring (praise the Lord it is the last one, at least for awhile:D). Anyway, my nursing class has this Pay it Forward program (developed from a movie) and the class president had the idea to adopt a family in the area down by campus that isn't that well off as you could say. Well they had put up little papers with like the age and interests of a family member if you chose to, sign-off on the one you picked, then you get a little something for them and it has to be brought back next week to get wrapped. So I wasn't going to do it, thinking I need every penny saved for the last semester, but I went over to the table and I believe God put it on my heart to do something because my eye caught the paper that said 11 year old boy with interests in camouflage and Nascar. I thought perfect, and it struck me even more because the camp I work at over the summer is 12-14 year old kids and we have had kids come through that are great kids but they don't come from great families. So I had that warm tingly feeling in my heart, knowing it was the right thing to do. So any ideas for anything relatively affordable/cheap, that is camo or Nascar for an 11 year old? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Ruth - I have a connection at Gunbroker.com. I could check and see if I can get you one of their scale diecasts of the Gunbroker.com race car, might even be able to get the driver to autograph it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Ruth, your an angel!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazylegz70 Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 This is kinda crazy but how about getting a discounted blind he could use as a tent or just a playhouse? Maybe you could get someone to give you one on here that is used, but in good shape??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kid Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Ruth, your an angel!! thats an understatement :D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyoitker1 Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Ruth, Please please pm me your address right away and I will send you out some camo items for you to give him. I will put a package together. I think what you are doing is a great idea. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Great thing to do Ruth, wtg. Ruth, Please please pm me your address right away and I will send you out some camo items for you to give him. I will put a package together. I think what you are doing is a great idea. Randy Way to step up Randy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookieee Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Ruth if you send me and address i have plenty of camo pants and shirt in very good condition i can send to you or were ever you would like it send to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Let me look around, I may have a little something as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 now that's the spirit, ruth. merry christmas. hey, let me know what you need after randy's care package. i always have a thing or 2 around here. some of it even in camo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrswtnhunt Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 YOU GO GIRL! Ruth, you are an angel. Some little kid is going to have a great christmas because of you, and he doesn't even know you. And might I add that Randy is awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyoitker1 Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Does anyone have Ruth's address? I need to get this package out right away so she will have it by next week. We really need clothing sizes before we can send clothing,because 11 year olds can vary in their clothing size.I pm'd her but she is busy. Thanks, Randy Oitker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted December 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Wow, I am so amaxed, and thankful and blessed to be a member here and know all you great people I've never met in person. Thank you all so much...you are helping make one kid have a great Christmas....not that the meaning of Christmas is about presents, but you know... I'll probably never meet this kid, but I'm so glad, with the help of some people here on Realtree, to help a kid who otherwise might not have a Christmas, or get to go to camp like I work at that give them a week of fun in the outdoors. I don't what else to say but thank you:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 No Thanks necessary Ruth, we should be thanking you for the opportunity, just glad I could help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyoitker1 Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Ruth, I sent out a package to you yesterday for the boy and There is also a few things for you. I am also sending clothes from Realtree that will arrive separately. I am having them mailed directly to you so you will get them in time. I had some of my Pro-staff clothing budget money left and I told them to put it all in size 12 clothes for the little boy. Merry Christmas, Randy _______________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Way to go Randy, you are a great guy. I don't care what Dodd says about you:D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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