For the past two weeks we (The Homeless Program at the VA) have been preparing for an outreach for homeless veterans in our area. I can honestly say I haven't physically worked that hard in a LONG TIME! We gave out military surplus most of the day today, and as I watched the stream of men and women walking through those armory doors, I was humbled at how blessed and fortunate I am. There were men with so many lice that they were jumping off them and crawling down their shirts, there were others who were obviously high on some sort of substance and many smelled of stale alcohol. One veteran was contemplating suicide and I am certain that it was no lucky coincidence that a crisis counselor was unexpectedly able to clear his calendar and happened to be there at just the right time. Nope. Jesus was in that National Guard Armory today. Ebenezer Baptist Church surprised us all by showing up...all the way from Atlanta to Brunswick, just to help us hand out the mounds of jackets, underwear, pants, shirts, blankets, ruck sacks, water and sleeping bags. Such a blessing, their spirits and presence was uplifting for us all.
Robert is usually the one off on youth or mission trips or in Atlanta all week for school, so even though we worked hard, it felt like a mini vacation for me! Turner Lodge on SSI is wonderful! The Crab Trap was amazing. But the best part was Emma calling last night to tell me that " I love you berry much! I know I love you and Daddy the same, but I really love you and I miss you berry much and I will be so glad for you to come home!" Almost made me ready to come home right then...almost, but exhaustion and obligation won. :) Good to be comfy and clean on my couch now....counting my blessings!
Will post pics soon!
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