Everyone Can Use a Helping Hand...Pay it Forward

Amazing things have been happening over here. Our small group, who is a group of AMAZING FUN people, was looking for a family to adopt through an organization or something for this holiday season. At first we were a little disappointed because the program we were going to go through wasn't doing it anymore. Then one girl in our group discovered that another girl in her women's bible study and her hubby were not well off at all. They are very hard workers, but have just fallen on hard times. We decided that we would get them some gift cards and try to make their holidays a bit brighter. The girl is pregnant and also has a 13 year old son, so we decided to do what we could.

We all did that and brought our stuff to our small group Christmas party. We all started talking and we found out that the couple had nothing for their baby which is due in a couple months. For a few minutes we all just sat their thinking about how scary and aweful that would be. Then I said.... WAIT this is NOT a big problem and can be solved easily! Where do you go when you need to gather the power of the people...FACEBOOK. We posted on Facebook the situation and just asked if anyone had old baby stuff they didn't need anymore..within an hour we already had a carseat and stroller. Over the next couple days we gathered all sorts of things, carseat, stroller, highchair, pack N play, crib, mattress, swing, bouncy seat, clothes, monitor, humidifier, clothes, diapers, and much more. People were coming out of everywhere, people who didn't even know anyone in our small group donating money and supplies. It has been amazing to see God work through His people. This week we are gathering everything and delivering it anonymously...I can't wait. I wish there was someway to capture it on video!

I knew people would want to help. I believe people always want to help, but many times they just don't know what needs doing. Which goes back to my life theory of...when you need help...ASK. Also, my life theory of people are good.

This truly has been an amazing example of God working through His people and I am so happy to be apart of it!