My sweet blogging friend over at Embracingtheinsanity recently did a post about the charity she and her 7 year old son started called Operation Smile.
It is a list of children who are battling illnesses and disease and can use some cheering up. All you have to do to participate is send these children a letter, card or some sort of mail. As we all know getting something in the mailbox can do wonders to lift your spirits.
I thought this was such a great idea and am thankful to her and her amazing 7 year old son for taking the initiative to start this and spread the word.
I knew my daughter would love doing this and then the thought occurred to me to incorporate it with my Girl Scout troop.
Yesterday I sat down with the girls in the troop and we talked about children who are sick and how we can make a difference. My girls were completely on board with this project and we sat down and set to work writing letters and drawing pictures to send to the children on the list. They all did an outstanding job and really put a lot of thought and effort into their letters!
My Girl Scout Troop writing letters for Operation Smile
I highly encourage others to do the same and spread some love!
Be sure to check out Embracingtheinsanity by clicking here to get all the details! Also check out their charity blog page that her and her son started called Mikey’s Helping Place to see all the great stuff they are doing!
You’re such a good lady! I knew you were the Girl Scout Leader type
Great idea, too! I’m going to see what my 3.5 year-old has in mind 
How lovely, I’m going to tell my friends about this. Getting kids to think about people other than themselves. Brilliant!
This is really great!
What a brilliant idea – my little boy loves getting anything in the post and he’s only two! Thanks for sharing.
What a brilliant idea!!
Thank you so much! The kids are going to love it!
Fabulous! I am sure the girls were so excited to take part.
What a great way to spread the love Melissa! Not only did the girls bless those in need, but they also learned a lesson in having empathy and compassion!
That’s amazing that kids are so engaged in these projects these days. I don’t recall thinking about much outside of my own wants at that age.
What a wonderful idea! Good for you for passing it on!
such an amazing idea, I will check it out. x
Melissa, you are great person by teaching and sharing this with everyone and your kids!
Wonderful & caring thing you are leading the girls in!
wonderful. love that your spreading the smiles
Thanks Melissa for sharing this post. What a great idea, and calls for participation. I visited her blog, and I’m pleased to share. Mtetar
Such a great idea! Way to keep it going.
great concept, thanks for sharing Melissa
How nice of your friend!
Girl Scout troops are perfect for these types of projects!
Mwaaah Mel for just being you xx
You’re so sweet
Thank you!!
That is a beautiful thought! And good on you for taking it up with your Girl Scouts. That is a great activity to do with a bunch of friends during Spring Break.