A little break for some "boo'ing?"

Very cute post below from our sweet Jennifer... Sure Halloween has come and gone, and in Jennifer's defense she gave this to me weeks ago, but me being the resident slacker, well you are seeing it about a week overdue.

I loved this and think I may attempt some "boo'ing" myself. Just don't expect it to be pretty...I just ain't crafty!

Sweet Blessings,
Laurie

As I walked the dog recently, I noticed something cute as I took in the view from my porch…several of my neighbors had been “boo’d”. Although this has been going on for several years in our neighborhood, I recently learned that Hallmark has not missed the opportunity to capitalize on the fun and is selling a kit for you to use (really not necessary) but that is for another post. Quite simply, to “boo” a friend and neighbor, you arrange a basket with goodies, treats and other fall or Halloween things and leave it (hopefully, anonymously) on their doorstep. Included in the basket, is a small sign of a ghost or some such which is displayed on your door so others will know you have already been boo’d and then you pass the fun on to another neighbor. Eventually, little ghosts are on doors up and down the block! Since we are known on our street as the ones who don’t “do Halloween,” we have occasionally been included in this game but, most often, we are not; however, it is fun to watch….to guess who will be next and who left the last basket?!? The sense of community is so evident.

So began my thinking about how I, as a Christian, can increase the sense of community on my street? Are there some ways that I could share some fun with my neighbors and others down the block? Would there be some ideas to perhaps work the “getting boo’d” idea into a surprise at Thanksgiving or even Christmas? We know this is what expected of us as Christian neighbors and witnesses for Him on our street….that’s what this blog is all about. Maybe we could share some ideas – ones we have only thought about or ones that have actually worked for us – with each other. The holiday season is right in front of us and now is the time to plan how we will include our neighbors in our plans for the next couple months.

Jennifer