This is the first half of my awesome Rematch Secret Santa's gift: a donation to Central Iowa Shelter & Services, a homeless shelter in Des Moines, Iowa at which I used to work.

This donation couldn't have come at a better time, because it's been so cold in the Midwest lately, and I know from previous winters that when it gets this cold, people who live in camps, cars, and other outdoor locations will come into the shelter just to stay warm. Often times, the shelter becomes so crowded that people end up sleeping in chairs.

Because of the influx of clients, the shelter needs every bit of help that they can get, and this donation will certainly help provide with that. I can't thank my Rematch Secret Santa enough... but wait! There's more! A package is also on its way to my house! I'm super-excited to see what it is! I will update as soon as possible! Thanks a bajillion, Secret Santa!

Update: I arrived home late tonight to find an Amazon box waiting for me! Inside was a book: "Adventures in Raspberry Pi"! My son is turning ten soon, so I'm going to be getting him (and myself) a Raspberry Pi computer each. Hopefully we'll be able to learn some coding and other computer stuff together. This book will be FANTASTIC for that! It's an incredible gift that both of us will be able to use! Thanks again, Rematch Santa!!