What a Thanksgiving for the Bouldin family this year. Angie's parents are out of town with a sick relative so we decided to put all the traditional Thanksgiving routines on hold and do something different. Part of our day consisted of helping participate with The Restoration House in feeding those who had nowhere to go on Thanksgiving. Every year The Restoration House and several other organizations use the Wendy's in Monroe to prepare meals for those in need.
The hi-lite of my time there came when a man came in that my 9 year old son called a "Hobo". I don't know where the word "Hobo" comes from and I know my son didn't mean any disrespect, but this man was not the kind of person my son is accustomed to seeing. It didn't take long for Brad's inquisitive nature to take hold and before long he and the "Hobo" were in a conversation. Hearing that the man didn't have a home and that he jumped into trains each day to stay warm was an educational experience the likes of which Brad had never had. The impact of the conversation was something that will remain for quite awhile. It was especially meaningful to me to see Brad take him a plate of warm food and some ice tea. This was true "Thanks" giving for my son who has so much.
Jesus said, "When you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be done in secret. Then your Father, who see what is done in secret, will reward you." I don't know how the Lord will reward those who gave yesterday, but I do know this. I am a Father who received a "great" reward as I witnessed my son doing what His heavenly Father would want him to do by caring for and serving...."The Man Who Rides Trains."
That is so great! Your kids will always remember those kinds of experiences! We missed seeing you guys!
Posted by: Betsy | November 24, 2007 at 06:25 AM