I know the picture I have, you may have seen before, but it reminds me of the most recent events in our lives and Chantel's love and concern for others.
Yesterday, I was reading Chantel's journal, one that was given to her, by the leaders of the Children's department and church and a member of our Pastoral team. She was writing about how she loved Jesus and she loved Easter, since Jesus died for us.... Close to the true reflection... (Good Friday)... but she gets the joy of Easter.
Last night, before bed, she wrote more... Then, this morning... she said, when I grow up, I want to help people who are homeless..... Not the bad people- criminals, those who want to steal and hurt people. (Those who need a place to live and help to get them back on their feet.) She said, "I know I won't be able to help everybody, in every part of the world."
I felt so proud of her this morning, when I heard these words. This conversation happened, just after I finished combing and touching up her hair for the day. Precious moments.. Teachable moments.
Interesting too, since yesterday at church, we signed up for the IFHN, Inter Faith Hospitality Network... It serves people in the Souderton/Pennridge area, who are without a home, a job, childcare for their kids, etc. Mostly for single moms with children, but one time there was an entire family that I had met before, as a sub in schools. This year, as in the past, we are going to bring a meal to support the 3 families who are currently in the program...
Chantel has also had the opportunity to stay over night at church to help keep them safe, until they could leave in the morning. Well, she wants to again, so we need to look for a chance to sign up again, too, by next week, we hope.
In Sunday School yesterday, she wrote a book about My Story... How Jesus helps her in school, and in other ways. She is so amazing. I know I trusted Jesus at about the same age she did, but her faith seems so much stronger, deeper, and richer.
She's always praying for our child we support in Haiti and for the people of Japan, and for our safety as well...
When Jesus said to have the faith of a Child, that's such an amazing thing.. Chantel seems to really get how to love and be like Jesus, in so many small, yet important ways... I'm sooooo proud of her!
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