Recently I have been helping a friend as she downsizes her house. I collected a load of snow boots, coats, warm clothes, and blankets from her house and mine to take to a particular organization that gives items to people in need. My friend also had a baby walker that she wasn’t using any more so I took that as well. I had tried to donate it, but many organizations would not take it, so it was still in my car. The first time I went to this particular organization a few months ago, I met a young woman who was pregnant. As I was driving there this morning, I wondered if I would see her there again. When I pulled up, some guys came out and unloaded the car. I asked about the baby walker and they said they did not want it. Then I went into the building and talked with the woman in charge. She said to go ahead and bring it in. As I was unloading it, there was a young woman helping to unload the car next to me. She said that the walker would be great for her baby who was 3 months old. Yes – it was the same girl. She showed me pictures of her baby. I told her she could have the walker. The woman in charge came out and knew the young woman. She said she thought the new mom might be able to use it. The girl was so excited and gave me a big hug. There was also a woman in a walker outside in the cold waiting for a ride. As things were being pulled out of my car, she spotted a wool scarf and asked if she could have it. So I gave it to her. She also asked if she could have one of the large blankets, so I gave her one. When the woman in charge came outside as I was getting ready to leave, the young mom said she was trying to help the woman in the walker find some shoes. It was then that I noticed she was wearing sandals. Her feet must have been freezing. They asked what size she needed – 9 1/2. My mind raced thinking if I had anything with me she could use. I did not. I left feeling hopeful that the woman was getting what she needed. I was grateful that I was able to help her and the young mom immediately and others who will come and make use of the winter gear.

I Found God today being able to help people in need.