Jeanette's Poem

     Jeanette Hawkin's Kids Kore (with Tracy Ast's help) created stuffed toys to donate to the annual Vernon County Ambulance District Toy Drive. We are privileged to have Jeanette Hawkins as our Children's Pastor at First Baptist Church.  One of a kind!  Not only is Jeanette exceptional in leadership but she wrote a little poem about it!
     Just weeks before Christmas and through the church halls,
     Every child was stirring and  climbing the walls.
     The animals and stuffing were laid out with care,
     In hopes that the EMTs soon would be there.
     They chose their own breed and a big bunch of fluff,
     Then returned to their spot where they would then stuff,
     Before zipping up the creation they made.
     A heart that was prayed over would inside be placed.
     Prayers for warmth and love quietly spoken,
     For whoever received this sweet little token.
     Then out in the hallways there appeared two new faces,
     We knew they were EMTs from their helpful gazes.
     They jumped in to help us finish up with our dolls,
     So they could get back just in case they were called.
     We helped them to fill their bags with new toys,
     They would soon give to deserving girls and boys.
     Then what to our wondering eyes should appear,
     But a red and white sleigh with lights front and rear.
     The EMTs climbed aboard with a great cheer,
     And said, "Thank you kids!  You helped out this year!"