Needs and Wants

Lots of people have been excited to help Brenda and Becky get settled in Boise. There are some lovely people out there in the world and I am so glad that B & B are finally getting to see the good side of humanity. Many people have been asking me "What do they need?" "Is there something I can do to help?" And of course, the answer is yes. I have been keeping a running list of items that they need or mention that they want. I'll list it at the end of this post. But first, my personal moment of enlightenment -

sometimes wants are needs.

Does a person really need a swimming suit? What about fitted sheets? Tennis shoes? More than one fork per person? Towels that wrap around your body? A pillow? Clothes for different occasions? A nice hairstyle? 

As I survey the things that they need I'm finding that things I might think are unnecessary actually seem pretty important to feel like you belong in America. At least here in Boise. I've come up with a pretty lengthy list, and if you have the money or the means to shorten this list for them, just let me know.

THE LIST

Large Bath Towels

Laundry Bags

CD Player

Sauce Pans- one large, one small

Juice pitcher

Juice/Water Glasses

Silverware Set

Soft blankets

Bike Trailer to carry Becky + groceries

Sheet sets- Brenda has a double, Becky has a single, especially fitted sheets

Bed Pillows

Vaporizer- Becky is sick with a nasty cough right now :(

Thermometer

Clothes or gift cards for clothes (Brenda wears size 10-14 pants, Becky is around a child's size 6)

Tennis shoes for both (Brenda 7.5, Becky 12)

Round Table Cloth

All household items not covered by Food Stamps (soap, paper towels, TP, detergent, feminine hygiene, hair care, etc)