I am a very fortunate person. I have a heated home, food in the pantry, wonderful friends, and a family who loves me as I do them. I may not have the fanciest things but I have what I need and then some. As the weather turns colder, I am reminded how not every one is as fortunate as myself. When I see those in need, namely people begging on the corners, I always give them what I can. I don't care what they do with it because I'll never know. I have bought apples, bread, and peanut butter for a father and son living on the streets.
A man asked for my left overs as I left a restaurant once. I gladly gave them to him. He ate it so quickly right there before me and even went so far as to drink the cup of dressing. I bought him groceries and searched the area for two hours but couldn't find him. I wept like a child. I have always felt a calling to help. I am lucky to have a spouse who shares this with me. But I disgress.
The idea for these blessing bags came to me a couple of days ago. I have always saved samples of products. I have shower gel, vitamins, shampoo, and more. Today I thought that rather than keeping them for myself I would put together bags for the needy to keep in my car. Here is a photo of my first couple bags.
Contents:
Plastic Ware
Cotton balls
Qtips
Band aids
Tissue
Hot cocoa mix
Adult Multi-vitamin Chews
Apple
Shower gel
Dial head and body wash
List of local shelter & soup kitchen addresses (in large print!)
I want my daughter to grow up with a servants heart & a desire to help those that need it the most. I emplore you to carry a blessings bag or two as well.
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