A couple of years ago a Little Tykes wagon was on a container. It was new, but one of the wheels was broken. That did not matter to these children. They have played with it and pulled each other and filled it with other things. They have played it to death, only it is not dead yet.
When Ann and Steve Toadvine were here in December, they wanted to get a new wagon. We went to Diunsa and, even after Christmas when most things were marked down, we found wagons were rather expensive. And not really what they wanted. They decided to go home, order what they wanted and have it shipped to Jacksonville, Illinois for the container leaving in February.
What arrived on that container from the Toadvines was a brand new shiny red Radio Flyer. The best. And oh what fun the children are having with that wagon. They pull each other. The first day even Pamela got in it and was pulled around for a while. They go up and down the hill to the middle gate and around the bike path. They pull their dolls and toys in it.
It is also useful for many other things. On Tuesdays, they load the rice and beans and the two big pots and pull it down to Anita's house. I saw Antonio loading the wet laundry in it to take out to the line to hang.
Thanks to the Toadvine family for this new wagon. They will probably play this wagon to death, too.
Terri
4 comments:
Rags is thinking about getting one for Haley's birthday.
This blog was really sweet and so nice of these folks to give the wagon to the children. It is wonderful to hear of these folks with hearts of gold.
love,
We never imagine what a blessing a little red wagon can be. Thank you for sharing that blessing. I'm sure God is smiling, even as I sit here and smile and think of the fun the children are having, as well as the help that the little wagon is to many others. Also, thankful to those that sent the wagon.
Terri,
Thanks for the pics of the kids enjoying the wagon. That was great to see--and glad to know that the wagon doubles as a utility vehicle.
Blessings,
Steve Toadvine
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