It was one of the highlights in her life.
To organize a donation drive and then
make arrangements for the delivery
of the clothes and other items she
received from the church members
and to see the faces of the staff
when she dropped them off.
It was an opportunity to teach
her daughter Kayla about
caring for those who
were less fortunate. Kayla’s
face lit up every time they
got out the boxes and went
through the toys and clothes
that they were going to give
to the women and children
in the homeless shelter. Kayla
was more than willing to give
away her toys and books. “It
will make them and Jesus happy,”
she explained.
Once Kayla went with her to the
shelter and on their way home
she asked, “Mommy, why do
people live in shelters?”
“Sometimes things are so bad
at home that they have to leave
and find somewhere else–a place
where they feel safe. The shelter
protects them from harm.”
“I’m happy that things are good
at home, Mommy. I am happy that
I have somewhere to live. I wouldn’t
want to live in a shelter.”
She smiled. “Yes, Kayla. We have
so much to thank God for because
He has blessed us so now we are
blessing others. Those who
are living in the shelters are
thankful too. They have shelter,
food, clothes and other things
they need. And when we help
them, it is as if we are helping
Jesus. It is always good to help
people. When we help them
by donating what we have,
there is a feeling that we are
doing the right thing and we
are making God proud. God
is always proud of you when
you help people.”
“When I grow up, I want to
help as many children and
their mommies as I can.”
She smiled. Lord, bless
her little heart for wanting
to be a blessing to others.
And thank You for showing
her that it is more blessed
to give than to receive.
