Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Dear God,

As we met to discuss the peace gathering in the church basement, I saw the little boy peek around the corner.  I waved and smiled at him as he quickly disappeared.  Later I saw his parents as they looked at a sofa.  They smiled from ear to ear.

They are new immigrants who have just landed in our area.  With nothing more than a blanket and a pillow each, they are in need of so much.  What they came to learn was Marilyn would stick with them until they have everything they need.  They went through our upstairs rooms where we have mattresses and bedding, housewares, personal hygiene items, linens and a few pieces of furniture.

I saw up close what joy can come from being a compassionate people.  As a "warehouse" for used and new items, so many friends in our community have brought items to share with those who need them.  And I thought of you and how you place compassion in every heart.

Thank you,
Compassionate God,
for caring
so much.
Thank you
for nudging us
to share
with our neighbor
near and
far away.
Thank you
for the mother,
father and
little boy
and the
newfound joy
they now have.

Love, Andrea