Owatonna MOPS: Service Project Intro and Table Ice Breakers--Nov. 17th Meeting Recap

On November 17th, we were blessed to listen to our speaker, Kim Regensburger, talk about a very difficult time in her life. She had just given birth to a baby, who was in the hospital and Kim was left alone to take care of her toddler with no vehicle and only a few dollars in cash. It became clear that she needed to leave the house to pick up necessary supplies, so she set out, pushing her young child through the snow in a stroller.

Upon arrival at the store, she picked up the two items she needed the most: milk for her child and pads to deal with the post-birth bleeding. When she brought the items to the counter, she realized that she only had enough money for one of the items.

Kim chose to put the needs of her child above her own needs. She purchased the milk and left the store, hoping to find another way to take care of her bleeding. She was resourceful and found a way to take care of herself and her son, but she never wanted anyone else to feel left to have to make such a choice--denying a basic need.

Kim's story inspired a service project for our group. At each of our December group meetings, we will be collecting tampons, pads, and/or other personal care products for the Lily Sparrow House. These items are important necessities for women and are often overlooked when people are thinking of items to donate. Please consider bringing something to donate during December!

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After the speaker, each table leader led their group in some sort of ice breaker activity at their table. Some groups were more serious, some were silly and fun. And some were really silly....