Thanksgiving on the Westside

Thanksgiving blessings!

Grace Pendleton and Robin Button visit with the family

As you know, this afternoon we delivered Thanksgiving baskets to two families (on Sunday, November 18, 2012, in Firebaugh).  Both families were extremely grateful and thankful to receive the food gifts. We were blessed by seeing the gratitude on their faces. It was obvious to us that these families are struggling, but in spite of that, you could see the love that they had for each other, and for their children.

We were able to meet one of the five children of Maria Perez, a sweet and shy two year-old little girl. Berta Flores'  three children were personality parades! They were all such beautiful children ... big smiles, and happy.  But we could see the hardship wearing on the faces of the adults. It was convicting to us ... we, who have so much ... really have no clue as to their daily struggles. Both Bertha Flores and Maria Perez couldn't thank us enough. God bless everyone who contributed.

Two photos are attached, one for each family.--Robin Button

We have the privilege of developing a real relationship with Felipe Perez, the man who is helping us locate these needy families.  This is a great blessing!  He and Gary (Pendleton) both know Firebaugh well, as Gary grew up there, in the same government-housing project where Felipe's family currently lives.

When we took the Thanksgiving basket to the this big family living in a little house, they were so grateful!  It reminded me of the children in Africa who don't know where their next meal is coming from, but they have big, happy smiles when they are worshiping God!
--Grace Pendleton

 

--Posted by Mama O.