When Life Gets Dicey

Today I'm excited because yesterday I saw the most beautiful light in this child's eyes. Meet Bella, one of my fifth-grade girls. I can't remember if I shared her story yet or not, but we snapped this picture in our Clothing Exchange, shortly after Hurricane Harvey took everything but her clothes away. She wanted to donate these beautiful items, some that still had price tags on them, because the flood made her realize that she didn't need so much stuff. She said she knew that there would be someone who did lose their clothes and needs it more than she did. 

And she was right.

Just to give you a frame of reference, this is Bella's house during

 Hurricane Harvey.

Please don't misunderstand; Bella smiles every day. In fact, she's one of the sweetest children I know. In kindergarten and first, she used to draw me these beautiful pictures and write me these heartwarming love notes. It was clear early on that Bella has a heart bigger than the flood that would one day destroy her living quarters. {I'm pretty sure she gets it from her mom!}

So why was Bella's smile extra big yesterday?

Because today is move-in day, to their new house.

She was simply giddy with joy as she told me the good news and added that the move would be pretty easy, too, since all they have to move is their clothes.

Can you imagine?

Life has been really dicey for Bella and her family and their neighbors. But she has managed to find a silver lining along with a way to hang on to her joy and to 

be the rainbow in someone else's storm.

Bella, your school counselor is so proud of you

and grateful for the impact your kindness footprint is making.

We're so happy that you'll be home for the holidays!

Speaking of dicey, have you heard the great news?

Our friends Susan Ragsdale and Ann Saylor

have published the Dice Edition of Great Group Games 

just in time for your holiday gift-giving.

Click the image to purchase it on Amazon.

I've already read through it and earmarked the games

that I want to try with my superheroes:

My favorite part has to be that all of the games include a Going Deeper section to help sustain the activities and make them more meaningful.

 And since we all know that play heals,

this will be a great resource to keep next to that

favorite pair of dice for when life gets dicey

and you need a play break.

Click image to download and share with family and friends.

Who's ready to roll?