Last week, Abby and I were privileged to distribute some MCC newborn kits to pregnant women and mothers with newborns in San Pablo, a community in which we work. The list of women was not exclusive; it didn’t matter if they were evangelical or Catholic. If they had a need, they were included.
The newborn kits include:
# 2 gowns/sleepers (flannel or similar warm, soft material)
# 2 undershirts/onesies (short or long sleeves)
# 4 cloth diapers (flat-fold preferred)
# 1 receiving blanket (light weight fleece or flannel; minimum 92cm / 36 in)
# 4 safety pins (5cm / 2in)
# 1 large bar mild soap (leave in wrapper)
# 1 pair of socks
# 1 cap
To help make a kit or donate supplies, go to http://www.mcc.org/kits
As the womens names were called and they timidly stepped forward to receive a kit, I couldn’t help but notice the babies, dirty, skinny and sometime wearing nothing more than a rag for a diaper. The children wandering around were also dirty, barefoot and very curious, but none wanted to hold still for a photo!
After receiving the kits, they profusely thanked us and slowly walked back to their homes, laughing and talking excitedly amongst each other.
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