So.. this afternoon, my youngest daughter called and she was crying. I immediately thought something bad had happened.. I am so thankful that this was not the case.
When she left work today, She stopped by a dollar store, looking for some items that she wanted to pick up for some Christmas games. Her family will be having Christmas this coming weekend . One of their sons lives about 5 hours away and he is on call Christmas day and the following weekend. This coming weekend is the only time that her family can get together.
While she was looking around, she overheard a man and woman talking .... trying to figure out what they could buy for their kids for Christmas on a very limited amount of money. My daughter kept following behind them, trying to figure out if there was any way she could help them. She said she was nervous because she wanted to do the right thing but also she didn't want to offend them.
She said she could no longer hold back and she finally asked them if she could help.. of course, she was crying out of sadness for this couple. The man was so kind and asked if he could please give her a hug. He told her that this had been a very difficult year and that they had no idea how they were going to be able to give anything to their kids, other than some candy and perhaps a couple of little things in their stocking..
I am writing this to say that earlier this morning...this same daughter of mine called me to tell me that she had received a bonus from her school that was much bigger than she had ever received. She was so excited.
This is how God works...Shan had never been to this store before.. It was actually out of her way... But... God had plans for her to be there at the right time for a reason!! Although she had no idea as to why she went to that particular store, I know God directed her there.
Why was she still crying when she called me? Her heart was heavy. Although she did what she could to help this family, she felt a burden.
It is times like this that make us stop and realize that there are so many in this world who just need a favor and when God blesses us, we need to bless others.
I am so proud of her.
Shug..
You have been an amazing mom, and raised your kids with such great values, sympathy, and caring!! You are all so blessed to have each other!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful thing to do. You must be very proud of your daughter.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and your family.
Ah she is a sweetheart for sure!!
ReplyDeleteOh Shug, this is giving me goosebumps. God put her there for sure. And she knows what a blessing it is to give!
ReplyDeletePS - thanks for the cute card!
Such a wonderful thing for her to do!
ReplyDeleteThat was a beautiful story, Shug. It sounds like your daughter made that couple's day just being in the store, having a conversation with them, and trying to help. : ) We need more people like this in the world.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
A Divine appointment for sure. Love how the Lord worked out al the details and even provided the extra bonus money so she would have the funds to help them out with.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful testimony.
What a beautiful story. It does sound like she was meant to be there for them. It was a blessing for both of them-
ReplyDeleteAt the right time and in the right place, just as God intended! What a moving story of your daughter's generous spirit and those who were blessed by her being there in that moment. God knows what He's doing, but we must have eyes to see and ears to hear to fulfill the mission He has for us. Shug, you and Sam have raised your girls right as we say here in the South. May God bless you all!
ReplyDeleteI’m so glad she could help. Continued prayers, and love and hugs. ❤️
ReplyDeleteWhat a touching and heartwarming story. What a wonderful thing for your daughter to do and not only did she help make some children happy but the parents as well.
ReplyDeleteShug, what a great story of generosity. The Holy Spirit orchestrated that meeting, for sure. That family will never forget her kindness.
ReplyDeleteThe world needs more people like your daughter!
ReplyDeleteGreat story about your daughter. There are many out there doing a bit extra this time of year and it's a nice thing to read about. And a hug included. Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment about the minis. They make excellent subjects for learning light and shadow. Wishing you a wonderful rest of your holiday!
Shug, thank you so much for sharing this story with us.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!!
Carla
Oh Shug, you must be "busting your buttons" with pride!
ReplyDeleteWhat a moving experience ... for your daughter, that man -- and whomever may have been witness to that moment. I hope, like a virus, that generosity of spirit will go viral.
Pass the tissues please. What beautiful tears. The Lord blesses abundantly.
ReplyDeleteIsn't this what Christmas is all about?
Thank you for sharing.
Sue
Piękny zbieg okoliczności, pełen wzruszenia:)
ReplyDeleteI would first call this a God Wink for that couple. Second your daughter is an empathic hero. How many people would or could do this. She had the spirit of Christmas.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful thing to have happened!! She was put in that place for sure.
ReplyDeleteI love how God works these things out. That was definitely a "God-thing". What a blessing!!! Thank you for sharing. It makes us all stop and think about those who are less fortunate than we are, and also makes us count our blessings too.
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