Sharing What We Have

There were 300 diapers in my car for the mom who chose life for her unborn baby after listening to our pleas Monday on the sidewalks of the abortion mill. She almost aborted her unborn child because she already had two young kids, and just didn't know how she could manage with a third. I found out the age/size of the one in diapers, and put out a plea to Facebook friends. With the donations, I bought 300 diapers. I was floored by how quickly people sent me money, in the name of Jesus.

I called her to tell her I had 300 diapers, and could drop them at her house now. We were planning to meet at a McDonalds partway between both of our homes, but she texted to say she had no money for gas that day, and could we meet tomorrow? I told her I would be happy to just drive them to her house.

She sent a text: I greatly appreciate this so much. I can't explain in words how you are giving me the strength to get through this.

300 diapers made the difference between the life or the death of a baby.

Many of these women live in very sketchy areas, that are crime ridden, and probably not safe for a
sole small lady like me to be wandering about. I prayed to God to protect me, and headed over. When I arrived, S hugged me, and then her little son asked if he could hug me too. He was soaking wet because his mama and he had just had a massive water fight.
"He started it," S laughed.

 My friend, Melissa, had given me a framed picture of ABCs Bible verses for a nursery wall, and a bottle of Prenatal vitamins. I gave those to S, who was very grateful. And then I hauled in the huge boxes of diapers. She took me outside where her mother was washing the door of her own house, right across the street.

"Mama," called S, "This is Miss Vicky!"
"Thank you so much, Miss Vicky," called Mama, "This is such a big help."

I spoke with S about the baby shower we would arrange for her, and that we needed a list from her of all she needed.
"Just necessities will go on the list," she said, "I don't want to deprive others."
I really, really liked this young lady. Her small children were polite and well behaved, her house neat, and clean. She is going to school, and was very concerned about having to miss next semester because of the new baby. Registration is this week.
"Why miss it?" I said, "Register! You aren't due til Dec. 15! The semester will be over, and if baby comes early, we will talk with your professors at finals time."

Such solvable concerns ... with the life of a child in the balance. Sometimes it takes so little to bolster the conscience and resolve of people who fear they are not up to the task before them.

"Will the baby shower clothes just be generic...for any sex?" she asked.
"Oh no, we will get you a 3-d ultrasound, if you would like, to determine the baby's sex. Would you like one of those if our supporters can raise the funds?"
"Oh, I saw one once. Oh yes. I would like that very much."

I already have  $20 from one supporter. I only need $30 more. Every outpouring of love and support tips the balance a little more in the baby's favor. As I prepared to leave, the little boy asked if he could hug me again. I haven't received such a heartfelt hug in a very long time. As I drove home, I felt blessed.

And when I put out the plea on my Cities4Life group for them to look for donors of $30 for the 3-d ultrasound, one of them begged me to let her pay it. Hands and feet of Jesus...all around me. Blessings.
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Hebrews 13:16 

Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

Philippians 2:4 

Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Luke 6:38 

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.”

1 John 3:17 

But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him?

Matthew 25:35-40

For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ ...

James 2:14-17 

What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.