When we arrived we were greeted by several children at the door.They all seemed well mannered and came outside to carry the items and toys into the house.None of the children had socks on and 2 walked outside with no shoes.The small 2 ft Christmas tree had no gifts under it.The walls had Christmas lights hanging up among the torn wall paper.The house was an old farm house located near a main highway with what was a corn field behind it.There was no house for miles.Their was a sign in the yard saying FOR SALE.Their landlord is trying to sell the property.Because it is an old house you can feel the draft coming in around the windows.BRRRRRRR.Was it chilly. The children are laughing and excited that they have popcorn to eat.And a new bike for them to ride.Behind the house is piles of garbage.The mom can not afford garbage pick up.So for now they keep it in back of the house.The glass in the front door is broken.The sofa is old and dilapidated.The TV is on a small broken down table with rabbit ears.The kitchen has a large table with 7 miss matched chairs.A few windows have curtains on them.Some have blankets hanging instead of curtains.
FR John and I feel like we should of done more for this family.But,they seem thrilled at us just being there with what we brought.There is no vehicle nor man in the picture.The mom has health issues which was quite noticeable.All the children are clean and their hair is brushed.
They make us feel welcome and even invite us in to visit.We explain to them we have along drive back or we would stay for awhile.They all give out hugs and wave good by as we drive off.
We will keep this family in our prayers.Like so many we have seen over the years.They have very little yet seem grateful for just knowing someone cared.
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