Christine loved Christmas. She loved everything about it, from the story of Jesus’ birth to the twinkling lights, the festive music, and the smell of pine needles. But most of all, she loved making the stockings.
Stockings were a big thing in Christine’s family growing up. As a child, she would eagerly place a dirty sock by her bedside on Christmas Eve, anticipating the delightful surprise that awaited her upon waking. By morning, the sock would be transformed into a treasure full of treats, symbolizing the transformative power of exchanging a life of sin for a new life of grace with Jesus.
As the years passed, she found herself married with children of her own. She lovingly continued the tradition of filling stockings, not only for her cherished children, but also for her beloved husband Jay.
When Christine passed away in December of 2019, her husband Jay decided to create Stockings of Love in her honor. The idea was to fill stockings with goodies and donate them to children in need.
The first year of Stockings of Love was a huge success. Stockings of Lover filled 67 stockings and donated them to the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie. This year, the goal is to double that number.
So, if you’re looking for a way to make a difference this Christmas, consider donating to Stockings of Love. Every donation helps to ensure that a child in need has a happy and memorable Christmas.
