We've been trying to go for walks in the evenings since the weather has been so nice. Having kids is such an ice-breaker for getting to know people in the neighborhood. Twice a guy named John has brought out popsicles for our kids as we passed. We ended up chatting with him for a long time about his daughter, her wedding, her 2nd kid on the way. I know how much he paid for the wedding, how much he gives them toward their rent so they will stay in town with his only grandson...
Tonight a Pakistani lady started talking to us and the kids. Turns out her husband is a hemophiliac and they can't have children because of his health. They loved on our kids in their broken English and served us cookies in their home. She kept bringing out more stuff to give to us even though they are having to sell their business and can't work because of his health needs.
I'm feeling teary now because I'm realizing that (1) everyone needs to be connected to someone, whether it's family or neighbors and (2) our kids are such a blessing. They give us a connection but also help form a connection with others, and (3) I'm so thankful for our health and the relationships in our lives. I think God sent this time of good weather so we would get out with our kids and bring a little sunshine into the lives of others. I've always prayed that we would minister together as a family. Maybe this is just a start...
3 comments:
That's awesome!!! I think that could definitely be your family's ministry...
That's so neat, Sis. You may laugh, but our dog is sort of that "connection" for us in our neighborhood.
What wonderful insight. God allows us to have children for many, many reasons -- and I think you may have just found one of them.
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