christmas suprise

the kids had just gotten home from school today, when the doorbell rang. i thought it might be the people that are leaving 12 days gifts for me. there were 3 high school age kids standing at the door with an envelope. they handed it to me, and then informed me that they had a bunch of other stuff for us, and would it be alright if they brought it in. i told them yes, and then watched as all 3 of them made 3 or 4 trips with their arms FULL of food and gifts.

by the time they were done, my table was covered in presents. pretty sure each child has at least 4 gifts each. then, i have a turkey, a pumpkin pie, 25 pounds of potatoes, a case of beans, corn, ramen, mac and cheese, and a few other things. we also have $150 gift certificate to a car repair type shop. (the van needs an oil change, so that's nice to have.) we also have an additional $100.

as a result of our visit this afternoon, i have decided to cut my christmas to-do list down. there are some things i was planning on making as gifts for the kids. they have enough from this visit that we don't even really need what i've already gotten. and i was informed that there's another set coming at some point. but, mom said that it was mostly food (or so she thinks).

last year, we had 4 visits like this. only they were all anonymous. i'm still not sure who these came from, but i did get to see the people that brought it by.

i'm humbled, and feeling very blessed. at the same time, i feel guilty, cause this year we are better off than we were last year. and i can think of at least 1 family that is in more need than we are.

however, when the time comes that we are in a better position than we have been as of late, i will be doing the same thing these people have been. i have a dream of being able to fully and completely take care of christmas for a family in need. tree, decor, presents, and food. some day. some day.