Angel Tree called tonight…
by adustyframe ~ November 13th, 2006…and my pride kicked into high gear.
The caller left her name and number and for some reason I think she is one of my customers.
Then I felt this “Who told you!?” and “ALRIGHT! who gave them our name.”
I was ashamed after I thought for a minute. It’s not about me. It’s a way to bless my son.
So I will call her back and for my son I will participate. Even if she is one of my customers. Even if I am embarrassed because it’s not about me and it’s not about my pride.
Sometimes I am surprised at myself. I have learned so much and grown so much and something small like this happens and I’m reminded how prideful and petty I can be.
If you don’t know about Angel Tree you may want to read this link then see if there is a way you can help a child this Christmas.
Angel Tree gives gifts to children in the name of their incarcerated parent. They also take time to share the Gospel of Jesus with the families.
November 14th, 2006 at 1:06 am
It is hard to accept help…I know this. I often feel that I ought to be able to manage with one child and a loving husband but the honest truth is that without the help I have had I would not. Admitting I needed to accept it was an exercise in swallowing my pride and I still struggle! I looked at the link. It seems like a good scheme. I do wonder if people within our own countries in need get overlooked because we are all so busy sending help elsewhere (not that that is a bad thing of course)
November 14th, 2006 at 8:52 am
Thank you for sharing your struggles.
AngelTree must be a great blessing to many families.
I’ll check out that link.
As the holidays approach, it is a blessing to see that God is working through others to be a blessing to you.
November 14th, 2006 at 8:59 am
btw I like that beautiful frame at the top of the page – nice “new look”
November 16th, 2006 at 8:11 am
You know, the helpers benefit just as much as the receivers, if not more! When I think about Ben’s special ed teachers, how thankful I am for them, and how fulfilling their careers must be, really making a difference for kids… it’s a beautiful thing. Some of us go to work, do the mundane, don’t easily see who we help (or don’t find them too much in need…)
February 24th, 2007 at 1:08 am
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