My son is learning to be a giving little man and I love it. I am so proud of who he is becoming, he has so much compassion and love for other people. He attends a Christian school and is learning how to use Christ in his daily life. His teacher is amazing, she helps with a christian mission organization that feeds the homeless on our own city streets. She started off by encouraging the kids to make care packages for the homeless, so on Thanksgiving, Christmas and Valentines day instead of the parents sending in 'party' stuff for them each family donated an item to pack a bag lunch for thirty homeless men. Caleb was so encouraged to know that even at his age he could help someone in need. His desire to help others has blossomed, and with the encouragement of his teacher we were invited to hit the streets and serve dinners and pray with people and encourage them; really just be there friends! I have to admit, taking my boy to the streets in the dark made me a little nervous but I had been searching for a place for him to start serving and learning to help others and then it hit me this was our chance.
We prayed in the car on our first trip and I just took a minute to remind him they are just like you and me but down on there luck. They deserve to be loved, helped, and treated with dignity and respect. We got out of the car and it was like he belonged there. No fear, talking to people, telling jokes and laughing was really a melt my heart moment.
Long story short we had the chance to go back last night and I tried to talk him into staying home, I was tired and had things to do, but I took a deep breathe and remembered that this was a blessing and I should thankful that my son wants to help others. So we took Kylee to Grandma's grabbed a quick dinner and headed to Charlotte; just like the last time it was like he belonged there. Laughing and talking with these guys passing out socks and dinners with a smile on his face. I am asking that you pray for Caleb and his heart, his giving heart that God would lead him to something GREAT with this new passion of helping others. To top off my Mom fail this morning he was leading chapel at school and he wanted to make a 'sign' with card board in the garage ( Let me tell you mornings are crazy around here trying to get out of the house) so I argued with him for a bit and finally was just like 'fine' take it!
I was blessed enough to attend chapel this morning and see Caleb's vision come to life. He took the cardboard and wrote in black letters 'SHOW MERCY', and I had a flood of guilt but it was over powered with pride for my boy, he gets it I thought to myself. I was grateful for the reminder myself. Sometimes life gets crazy and we can get stuck in ruts and we can feel like we are just living for ourselves but always remember there are people out there that are in real need and even if you don't have lots of extra money or time every little bit can help.
If you are interested in donating items for us to take please let me know. They take socks, coats, backpacks, men's and woman's shirts and pants. If you take anything from this, remember to Show Mercy on others.And remember to listen to your children, it might not always be what you want to do but its what you need to do.
I am excited to continue this journey, to watch Caleb grow and to grow as a family!
So Blessed!
Xo,
Kat
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