Generosity

I am so blessed by the awesome women that I know! Last night several friends came over and as a group, the Women of Jordan Creek Family Church created these AMAZING 'welcome bags' for the women at Ruth Harbor. Even a few ladies who could not make it to my house made sure that they were able to be a part of the evening by contributing good smellin' lotion, pedicure supplies (loved that when I was pregnant!), and $$$ for gift cards to Target (who doesn't love that???). We assembled 5 gift bags, and the timing is perfect. There are currently 3 women living at Ruth Harbor, and the Director is talking with a 4th young woman. I think it was Dara's idea last year to do these gift baskets, and it was the house parents who made a point of saying how much the women appreciated the thoughtfulness. Can you imagine being, what, 15 years old, pregnant, and not being at home. You go to live in a house with people you do not know. You don't know what your future will hold just 5 months from now, when you have a baby. You don't know if you will keep the baby and choose to parent that baby on your own, or if you will choose to place your child for adoption. You don't know if your current friends will still be your friends thru the next 5 months, or afterward. You do not know what your relationship with your family will be like as your own life is changing so much. But when you walk into your new bedroom, you have a beautiful bag of goodies waiting on your bed with a note that just says 'welcome'.
I am so blessed by the amazing, loving and generous women that I know. Thank you...