The needs in Borger have grown exponentially this year. Last year, Living Water gave Christmas toys to 96 children. This year, we're giving toys to 145 children. And since our registration closed last friday, I've probably had 20 families call wanting to sign their children up for toys.
My heart always goes out to the single moms who are trying so hard to make it. There are 2 that I've had calls about this year. One single mom has a decent job, but she's working as hard as she can just to put food on the table for her 4 children. She'd already told her children that there would be no Christmas this year. Fortunately, some people have offered to help them.
Today, I found out about another single mom who has 3 children of her own (2 of them live with their father) and has taken on 4 nieces and nephews. She's attending Frank Phillips College to get a better job (and is almost finished). But she has no way to provide Christmas for the 5 children living with her. They range in ages from 9-16.
You need to understand that neither of these moms asked for the help. Others have known about their situations and have asked for them. If you'd like to help either of these single moms (And I'm sure I'll hear of more!!), just give me a call at 274-6434. And if you don't live in Borger, call your local benevolence agency and see how you can help. There are so many valid needs out there this year!
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