My husband, my daughter and I went for the first time last year and it really did something for us. I can't explain it. I would take the calls and get the people's info. Some calls were heart breaking and some were a little comical, but all in all it taught me to appreciate what I had and for some, what I didn't have. Needless to say, I went and volunteered again this year and enjoyed it even more than last year. Again, some calls broke my heart- with one woman stating all she had in her freezer was some porkfritters and she was going to cook those and then called the number to order food for her and her family and she was so thankful to be able to get a plate of food for each family member! I was thankful for her and happy. then I had the comical one of asking for some ribs-huh? I had tl let him know, we didn't have ribs, but he ordered a plate anyway-bless his heart. This year, my husband worked in the kitchen and my two older children worked in the room with me, taking the orders and putting them with correct zip code so the food could be delivered. Next year, we plan to take the whole family. This is our new family Thanksgiving Tradition- going to help others. There is nothing like the feeling of fulfillment when you have helped others.
We recently had a lesson in Weaver dealing with serving. I knew this would go hand in hand with the lesson so I was able to skip the chapter and let my children learn their "lesson" on Thanksgiving. It was well learned- they told me how much they enjoyed themselves and wanted to return next year. I thought of this scripture and pray I have passed this on to my babies:
For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
(Matthew 25:35-40)
Here are a few pics:
Here's one my daughter attempted to take of me taking phone orders, but was so excited the camera shook! Hey, now you EXACTLY what I look likes : )
Alright- here's a better one:
My children writing out the phone orders to go to the delivery people
My husband on the left and brother from church helping out in the kitchen-love the head coverings!:
Fed Ex Trucks leaving to deliver the food that was requested:
Yep now i know what you look like.
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome experience for you and the children. What a good thing you are teaching them, momma. Tara O