Sometimes my cynical heart rises and wants justice in situations that seem so unfair. I hear and read about stories of homeless here locally and get frustrated with the amount of empty buildings as well as those who are able but unwilling or complain about helping those in need despite their color, ethnicity or problems, not understanding that at some time, they might be in need. Like the situation we had a month ago where a young adult woman, perhaps in her late teens or early twenties, began shouting at us as to why are we giving food to people and her friend with her, a young man in his late teens or very early twenties, asking if we would feed him if he stood in line. A young man who was dirty and looked homeless himself. I served him personally the very next week. My heart saddened by his situation or his hopelessness.
Then phone calls start coming in from donors all across Orange County helping us with food so we can continue to serve those in need. I do not know who they are but the Lord does. One couple dropped off food wrapped in ribbons for whoever we felt needed it. We gave it to two separate families who both lost their jobs. A friend who has her own local community outreach working diligently with motel families calling to say she felt the need to give to us. How blessed are we? We are so very blessed that every week our food pantry gets refilled with food from our volunteer drivers who drive all over OC to pick up food to give out on Wednesday mornings. Every week there are many volunteers that work with this outreach who work endlessly to serve those in need without complaint. They get weary, they could be having lunch or breakfast with their own family which most of them bring along. Their children help, the teens and young adults serve and the elderly serve better than most of us. I see the articles of the basic needs people have, not toys but food, electricity and clothes. The articles posted below just convicted me to no end. Thank you to those who give and who give across the nation not wanting recognition. You put me to shame.
Sometimes I wish I would grow up!
Michelle
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