This year, I was particularly moved by our children...the Powells, the Hanks, and many other of God's littlest heroes. They did not come to eat or play, but to serve their fellow men and women! From decorating the Angel tree, to setting up tables, to seating, greeting and serving..they, alongside their parents gave so much...and on Thanksgiving Day!!! I know their parents wanted to teach them something special, and they DID; they also gave all of us an insight into how much love still exists in this world.
Some of our diners rode on a van from the Senior Center..These beautiful people dress up in their finest, and even sing our blessing. Some saw our flyers and walked right from their homeless worlds to change ours. Some were grandparents, brought by loving grandchildren. Some were aging couples, who showed us the love that carries one through...through wheelchairs...walkers...and Alzheimer's. One diner was a dear friend, who with her husband, has suffered immeasurably in the health department this year. She lamented that it was the first time in forty years that she would not be cooking Thanksgiving Dinner...I told her it was my third year NOT cooking...she was going to LOVE IT!!! And she did.
I thank my dear sweet husband for not giving up on this idea...pushing all of us around him to look around and hear God's whisper to take care of His people...In doing so, we invariably take care of ourselves. My prayers go out to our friends who are suffering with a spouse they are losing to Alzheimer's...and to their loving spouses...especially to my friend, who is missing her own mother, as I am mine...
So enjoy the pictures of one lovely Thanksgiving Day in the little town of Monticello, Florida....
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2 comments:
Awesome! There is so much to be thankful for:)
Check you out ... new background AND music!!! :)
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