Message in a Pad

Once a month the girls receive their hygiene products: soap, shampoo, detergent, toothpaste, toilet paper, and sanitary pads. Before this month's distribution, pads became a topic of discussion with Veckry, the women's director of the house.

Veckry cleared her throat to catch the attention of the girls and began:
"As you know girls, we are in a time of economic crisis. We must conserve all that we use. That includes sanitary pads. I have seen some of you use pads to write notes to your boyfriends or stick them in your lockers as decorations. I warn you, you will only be receiving as many pads as you need - don't ask for more. Please, don't usie pads for other purposes."

While this addressed a very serious issue (of the difficult financial situation we find ourselves in) I couldn't help but smile behind Veckry's stern expression and applaud the ingenuity of my girls, especially in this time of limited resources.