The Kindness of Others
Overwhelmed… Humbled… Thankful… Blessed are just a few of the words that come to my mind…
Many of you know that life around here is hectic with schooling the kids, house keeping, many many many doctor’s appointments, renovations and a little one on the way, we keep busy. Well, a blogging friend of mine, “Big Fat Mama” recently was wondering about leaving the blogging world. It can take up time that she questioned whether God wanted her spending her time blogging, in answer to her question God gave her a vision for a ministry.
“Meals in the Mail,” the idea behind this is that we all love it when going through a busy, or hard time when someone drops off a meal. However, we may not always be able to do this for various reasons. In many cases distance plays a role. Her idea was to highlight a family in need once a month, and encourage people to send a note and a gift card so that the family could go out to dinner or pick it up.
The humbling part was that Big Fat Mama picked our family to start of this wonderful ministry. I would encourage all of my readers to head over to Big Fat Mama’s blog, “Cooking Up Faith” bookmark it, become a follower etc. Of course you guys are more then welcome to bless our family, but more then that remember there will be a new family each month. What a wonderful way to reach out and share God’s love to someone in need.
Before everything happened with Joel I often felt my circle of potential people to reach out to was so limited and would have loved an opportunity like this. After all for the most part I was at home being a Mom 24/7. I still welcome this opportunity and I am looking forward to meeting the other families that we will share this honor with. Thank you Big Fat Mama for your kindness.
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Amy Sullivan
BFM rocks! So glad you are the first family chosen. Be expecting a meal from NC soon.
yram
I feel so blessed to have met your family and to have the opportunity to spend a few hours today reading your journey over the last several months. Know that that you are all in my prayers and i am excited for what 2011 has in store for you. Keep being faithful! Alex Cumming from REVIVE Alexandria
Big Fat Mama
I am the one blessed to read this!! I'm praying for you, and thank you for your kind words!!
Savannah
I saw Joel's photo and the bit about your family on the blog and thought it was a great idea..encouraging that there are still really good people out in the world when you mostly hear about the bad
marlece
I am so excited to be apart of this as well. Don't we LOVE BFM? As Amy said, SHE ROCKS! And she picked the perfect family for this. I love it, and be looking in your box for one more!
Krafty Girl
You guy's are such a great family. I am so happy we got to know you and I can read all you postings and feel like you have not really left. Its great that you are the first family to be picked for that meal a month. I am sure you could use it. I am not sure if we can help out but I will try. I can't wait to see your new little one! You have beautiful kids and this one will be no exception!LoveBeth and family