She woke up this morning showing me a list she had made for the Balance Landscape boys. She’s been loving on them daily. Donuts one day; Gatorade every day (we went and stocked up so they’d have some goodies to keep them cool); lunch maybe one day. We look at it like a ministry and a way to be a little Jesus.
Tatum’s life verse is Matthew 5:16: “Let your Light shine so that they may see your good works and give glory to God in heaven.” YES! She is living it without me telling her to.
So she wanted to find out what the guys like for lunch:
I asked her to ask them what time they like to eat as well. She goes out there often to check on them. They have become buddies (she and Eric at least).
Later this Friday, we headed to the Paradise Valley Food Bank. I have been volunteering there now for a while and during the summer, I’m bringing Tot with me. This was her first day.
One of the volunteers helped her put together a food box for a family of one.
Nancy then came in and gave her her own name tag.
Next, a family was to come in about one hour, so Tot insisted putting together to food box by herself. I stood back and helped if needed.
She followed the list perfectly! I barely had to help her.
What a life-giving day. On the way home, I asked Tot how often she thought about herself today…like problems or tummy aches…. She mentioned NOT AT ALL. When we are serving others, we forget about our own problems (We are serving Jesus when we serve others). We focus: Jesus Others You. It’s how we get JOY.
I love serving with you Taties. You truly are a joy to be around and everyone notices your giving, generous heart.