UNFORTUNATELY - this past Sunday we were suppose to be throwing a party for the kids BUT they did not have any.

So I have come to the conclusion that in order to throw a party for Isabel House kids we will need to just go whenever a week is that they happen to have kids there. So, no more trying themed holiday ones around he holiday but instead I was thinking we could BE READY TO CELEBRATE THE ENTIRE MONTH OF APRIL & do a "green" craft with the kids for earth day and play outside!

Another thing I realized is that communicating with the "head" is not as effective as communicating with the staff that is there everyday. By going directly to the staff it cuts out the information getting lost in translation as well as they know more about what is happening on a day-to-day basis at the house.

Also, after more brainstorming - I think it would be a good idea for us to make "diaper wreaths" as a group at home that Isabel's House can store and then give to the families of infant children that come through (which the majority is under the age of 2) so right in our range. This way - we would not only be just handing over the money but giving them something creative and new that looks good to send home and stores easily. This will happen most likey the weekend after SB so Andrew have that credit card ready!

True, the House has not been getting a lot of children lately but this is a very good thing in retrospect. It means that the families are hopefully staying on their own feet and that Isabel's House is providing a SUSTAINABLE (love that word) and lasting impact on child abuse in Green County.

Have a wonderful break!

Amanda Jackson