When I was studying in Minneapolis to be a campus pastor, I was pretty poor. I could barley pay my rent, and buy food. I had to walk from point A to point B because I had no money for the bus. Even in the middle of the coldest winter days, I would need to walk. Someone noticed I had a torn up old back pack. They placed an envelope in my mailbox with money, and the address for a good place to buy back packs. Over the years I have seen many tiny miracles of provision, gifts from unknown givers. I think we would all be blessed if we would open our eyes to the practical needs of others. Go to a second hand store, and look at the parents hunting for a gift for their child. Go to the food store, and offer to pay for the groceries of the family behind you who looks like maybe they can use the help! Give in secret, and God will reward you someday in the open. But really, it is a great gift to yourself just to give!
My niece had a beautiful baby girl named Olivia Rose (Beautiful name). Everyone is very excited and thank God healthy! Congratulations to the whole family! Hugs to my sister Shelley who is now a proud grandma for the 2nd time. My sister Dianna has 6 grand kids (I think). My brother and I are too young for such an blessing. At least our kids are too young. I'm going to have to wait to be called grandma. Here is a cool picture I took off Shelley's blog. It shows Eric (the tired but proud grandpa) Lissa with her first daughter Charlotte, and then a sleeping Olivia Rose. 3 generations in one shot. How fast life goes by! How beautiful life can be!
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