" FEED THE HUNGRY"
2011 Service Project!
We made it a family Affair...
We made several pans of Lasagna for a Homeless shelter and then went and delivered it.
When we went to deliver the food at the Shelter the people were sitting up to the tables ready to eat.
One young boy caught my eye... My heart sunk, he was only about 15 and alone. He looked at me and said, "Thank You and Merry Christmas!" That night as we ate our own Lasagna I couldn't
help but think of that young boy and where was his family?
That night I woke up sick... as I was in bed I kept thinking how blessed we are to have each other to take care of each other when we are sick, hurt, sad.
A warm house, comfortable bed, a hot bath at night, medication, food in our cuboards.
How incredibly Blessed we are!
The second half of our Service Project was
"Feed My Starving Children"
We pulled the kids out of school and we set out on our Adventure!
We prepared and packed food. It was AWESOME!
While we worked they played Loud Christmas music and we all laughed, talked
and tried to pack as fast as we could.
Every time we finished packing a box of food we would all bang on the table and cheer!
The kids Loved it!
Looking good in the hair nets...
When our time was up we went into the warehouse and they blessed all the food we packed.
Look at all those boxes of food getting sent around the world.
At the end we were able to see how many boxes that were packed during our session.
Boxes packed 122
Meals made...26,352
Children fed for a year... 72
Simply Amazing!
Here is an example of a lil girl who is receiving the food.
Look at the before and after pic of of her after just 7 months of eating.
Look at the before and after pic of of her after just 7 months of eating.
Little Children, let us LOVE,
not in Word or Speech,
But in TRUTH and ACTION!
1 John 3:
1 John 3:
4 comments:
Wow! Is all I can say as I'm wiping a tear from eye after reading this post. That poor boy, I want to hug him, and that darling little starving baby :( You guys are awesome!! I love you and I'm so proud of what an amazing Mom and person you are, you inspire me to be a better Mom! XOXO and Merry Christmas!
Kelly it is the middle of the night and I woke up just to read your blog. The Thompsons are the best at service projects. Wish you were here to get the rest of us on the ball. Those are the things that the kids will remember not what they open on Christmas Morning. We are so blessed!!!! Also we are blessed to have you! I love you this night before Christmas Eve. I hope you are feeling better. So sorry you are so sick! I am wishing you well and wishing you a Merry Merry One. I love you forever, Mom
Wow, Kelly, once again, the Thompson Troop amazes and astounds! So sorry you're not feeling well, but know that we love you and wish for you and your amazing family the best Christmas ever! Love you guys, always n forever!
You always have the best service projects. You have to tell me how you find out about the things you can do. When my kids are a little bigger I want to make this a family tradition as well. Send me some information sometime, PLEASE.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
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