The first week of the project went very well! I did personal items to start off with in this project! The first thing I did was writing a letter to my boyfriends cousin. Her name is Clare and she is like my little sister, I have watched her grow up over the past seven years and this past weekend was her confirmation weekend. I wrote a letter letting her know how proud I was of her and encouraged her to continue to be exactly who she is and to continue doing what she loves. At first I didn't expect anything back from her, but about an hour after her confirmation I got the most heart warming phone call. She said that the letter I sent was really touching and that she was so excited that I was able to send her that letter. It was the absolute smallest thing that I could do and it meant the most to her on that day. And although I couldn't see her face, I could just tell from her voice how joyful she was and for sure there was a smile on her face!

The second thing I did was little bit bigger. My older brothers entire family came down with a bad stomach virus so, I went to the store and bought them Gatorades and pedialyte to help keep up with their fluids. I did not go into the house to prevent me from getting ill so, I surprised them and left them on the door step. After I left I sent them a text message to let them know there were things on the door step for them. My brother called later that night to tell me how much the gifts helped and I even got to talk to my nephew who never stopped shouting, Aunt Honey where are you (I am aunt honey to my Nieces and Nephews).

It was really cool to think that the little things that took me only a few minutes of my time really impacted those individuals. I know that they seem so small, but I really think that the smallest of things can be altering in a persons outlook and attitude during serious times of their lives!

I can't wait for this weeks items they are a little bigger and I believe the individuals will be really surprised, stay tuned!!

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