Help for a Struggling Family

Our family had planned to help a family that was homeless with four children under six and one more on the way.  Last week my family and I bravely took all the kids (1, 2, 3 and 6 yrs) to relieve the mom for the weekend. It was tiresome as well as a joy! We took all four girls to the store to buy them coats, gloves and shoes. The church is also helping to assist her with her rent. When we bought them back home on Sunday, the mom was so happy! I know she's not in a good position right now but I told her when she could to pay it forward and pass along the blessings to someone else. She's due any day with another girl.

There are so many people out there that need help. I've been praying that God would put me in someone's path to continue the pay it forward. My husband inquired at the Hope House (a shelter for women and children) what they were in need of. The Director said personal items. My next step is to find out exactly how many women are in this house and maybe get $15.00 gift cards for each of them at Wal-Mart.

My kids are getting involved too.  After I told my family about what we were doing at work, my son made the effort to tape the movie and we all watched it together.  I have a jar that my kids are willing to contribute $1.00 each time they get allowance, so that we can keep giving towards the pay it forward plan.