Gifts from Texas Christians

My hands are so dry from all the washing--now that I'm on high alert for swine flu. Boy, that stuff is nasty, huh? Had a children's activity cancelled today for the church--ishine--because the leaders were travelling from elsewhere in Texas and didn't want to make the trip or get all of those children together in one place. Part of me feels like everyone is over-reacting. But as a parent, I would rather be safe then sorry--especially with our history of asthma and RSV (ie Matthew).

So, I am thinking of taking a gift to the 24 students I will have, plus the administrators of the university. Some have suggested some Texas style souvenirs, like pens or some-such. I've also wondered about taking some beeds or the colored bracelets (they love bling, ya know). Anyway--does anyone have some suggestions on some cools gifts to take.

By the way, they would love to get personal notes from believers in the US. So, if anyone wants to send a hand-written note, or if a SS class or Bible study wants to send a signed card of encouragement, I would be glad to take it with me.