'tis the season

This past week we got the chance to be involved in something great. Our church put together food baskets -literally laundry baskets full of food- to give to those who might not get the chance to have a nice Christmas dinner otherwise. It included ham, fruit, veggies, rolls, and a bunch of other stuff. This was our first time to be involved, and I cannot wait for the next opportunity. Strangers coming together for someone other than themselves. It was very meaningful and made me realize that even though we might not have as much as others, there are those out there who don't have as much as we do. When it came time to deliver the baskets, there were two in need of delivery that we volunteered to take. I got to help the strong man deliver to the first house, and our oldest helped deliver the second. I must say, I felt like the couple in It's a Wonderful Life when they were handing the keys and bread and wine to the family moving to the new house. The only thing I can recall coming close is buying a gift for the angel tree many moons ago, and giving money into the big red bucket. This time I got a chance to see the recipient, and I am eager to roll up my sleeves in the future. I am blessed. Thank you Jesus!!