We are blessed.
Perhaps one of my resolutions should be to blog more often! Some of my blogger friends post almost daily - putting my feeble efforts to shame!
But today I have been once again reminded of the many blessings of my life. It began when I started sorting out clothes and doing laundry. I went through some of my stuff and decided to put some of it in the "giveaway" pile.
I had donated in December to the Homeless Vets in Cleveland - an organization that takes care of our dear veterans who find themselves without a warm home and a place to get a shower - get some clean clothes and a hot meal. These are then provided for them. I crocheted scarves and hats for this organization for Christmas - it just breaks my heart to think of these men and women who have sacrificed so much for our freedom and now they are out in this terrible cold......it brings tears to my eyes.
Meanwhile, I had begun to participate in the KentRavenna Freecycle group on Yahoo. I had picked up a few things from different people - and decided to see if anyone wanted my stuff.
I listed some clothes - some nightgowns - some shoes - a clock radio. Items I didn't wear anymore - hadn't worn in years.....
And my goodness - the response. I could have given away everything 5 times over. And the stories that people emailed me - just broke my heart. The need is so great.
From people who need clothes - to people who need food. That is why my husband and I try to help out with the Angel Food ministry at our church http://www.angelfoodministries.com/.
Despite all the many things we think we need - Cliff and I continue to realize how much "excess" we have compared to most people in our area.
Plain and simple. We are so blessed. Tremendously blessed.
And so we continue to clean out closets - asking ourselves if we really need all these clothes - all this stuff - and do what little we can to ease another's suffering.....and perhaps in some small way we minister Christ to these people whose lives we touch briefly.
It's funny how God can take those little seeds we plant and find the fertile ground and bring someone full circle into his grace and presence.
May you realize how tremedously blessed you are this day - and I pray you will seek ways to meet the needs around that you can. Perhaps this should be a resolution we all can consider.
But today I have been once again reminded of the many blessings of my life. It began when I started sorting out clothes and doing laundry. I went through some of my stuff and decided to put some of it in the "giveaway" pile.
I had donated in December to the Homeless Vets in Cleveland - an organization that takes care of our dear veterans who find themselves without a warm home and a place to get a shower - get some clean clothes and a hot meal. These are then provided for them. I crocheted scarves and hats for this organization for Christmas - it just breaks my heart to think of these men and women who have sacrificed so much for our freedom and now they are out in this terrible cold......it brings tears to my eyes.
Meanwhile, I had begun to participate in the KentRavenna Freecycle group on Yahoo. I had picked up a few things from different people - and decided to see if anyone wanted my stuff.
I listed some clothes - some nightgowns - some shoes - a clock radio. Items I didn't wear anymore - hadn't worn in years.....
And my goodness - the response. I could have given away everything 5 times over. And the stories that people emailed me - just broke my heart. The need is so great.
From people who need clothes - to people who need food. That is why my husband and I try to help out with the Angel Food ministry at our church http://www.angelfoodministries.com/.
Despite all the many things we think we need - Cliff and I continue to realize how much "excess" we have compared to most people in our area.
Plain and simple. We are so blessed. Tremendously blessed.
And so we continue to clean out closets - asking ourselves if we really need all these clothes - all this stuff - and do what little we can to ease another's suffering.....and perhaps in some small way we minister Christ to these people whose lives we touch briefly.
It's funny how God can take those little seeds we plant and find the fertile ground and bring someone full circle into his grace and presence.
May you realize how tremedously blessed you are this day - and I pray you will seek ways to meet the needs around that you can. Perhaps this should be a resolution we all can consider.
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