I popped in to visit a mama who had once thought of aborting, but instead is due with her second child Friday. She had nothing for the baby at all, till Cities4life volunteers and supporters, as well as the wonderful organization, Common Heart, answered my requests for items. When I previously visited the mom to drop off food and baby supplies, I had not seen a single toy in her home for the toddler. I put out another plea to Cities4life team members. Did anyone have toddler toys they no longer needed? Two women instantly volunteered, and brought me supplies for the new baby as well as bushels of toys for the toddler.
When I walked in, the little girl looked at me and waved. I had a huge container of toys in my arms. I set it down on the toddler's little table. She looked at it. I expected her to rip into it with utter delight. I expected toys to fly in all directions as she tore through them. She didn't move a muscle. She just looked at the toys. She didn't even reach for the teddy bear, dressed in a pink tutu. It occurred to me that she didn't
know how to play with them. I took out a pile of stacking cups and un-nested them, laying them in a row. Then I put the cups, one by one, inside each other. The little girl suddenly burst into a giant smile. She picked up the cups and began to nest them, her mouth wide open in wonderment and delight. She didn't say a word, though she paused to wave "bye-bye" as I left.
It was the best moment of my day.
As I was getting ready to drive away, my phone rang. I answered it. It was from the mama, though she didn't speak to me, and there was a lot of background noise. I suspect she had dialed my phone by accident, but I heard clear as a bell from the little toddler, "Thank you."
If ever I start to feel sorry for myself, wishing I had more than what I have, I will remember that little girl. Sometimes, it just takes a little perspective to recognize blessings.
****************
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down
from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due
to change.
Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down,
shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the
measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I
will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my
righteous right hand.
The
Lord bless you and keep you; the
Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the
Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
Vicky, these days are what keep me going....I'm glad it made you smile!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all you do to make me smile!