When we were young, we thought we found joy in taking things to ourselves. Now, later in life, we realize that joy, purpose, and meaning are found in giving ourselves away. My friend Kathy wrote to me about he experience of helping the needy.
We started making lunches for children in a program that helps the disadvantaged. We also deliver them to homeless men who live in the park. It is so good to reach out to our community and help those that are truly on the outskirts of the population. I made sure we include inspirational messages with the meals for those without homes at this time. You never know when the right word at the right time lifts someone up or changes their life. Today I watched a gentleman reach in his bag and read today’s msg. It is the Lord’s Prayer today.
He read it and folded it back again and placed it in his bag. Just maybe it made difference today Sandy and I both got misty eyed
Sandy and I shop from our other pocket for these individuals.
We are both excited about the program. We shop for items to round out a good lunch and even bring candy to share with them. Candy being the highlight evidently. We now provide bottled water, fruit, granola or a Little Debbie cake, nice sandwich and chips. They are getting to know us and are so grateful and kind to us. A smile says a lot and these people make me smile. We finally found the guy at the river front statue. Two weeks in a row we have provided his lunch bag. We joke and smile at each other and they say thank you to our church .
We are so fortunate now we have four volunteers showing up at 8:00 am Thursday morning to make these meals. I think they also find meaning in doing so.
It is a great world
Our lives get full when we do unto others.
It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
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