Some friends from our congregation lost their home in the wildfires plagueing our area. The house burnt to the ground. The family had no insurance and lost everything. They were out of town when it happened.
In the course of one week, our congregation collected all the necessities for starting a new life in a new home. We filled a couple of storage units with furniture, clothing, bedding, kitchen supplies, etc. Sarah and I were also able to participate in a quilting bee where 4 new quilts were made for the children. I loved watching her learn to tie quilts alongside older women in our ward. What a priceless way to learn new skills.
Our friends returned to town to find a home in ashes. They also found hundreds of friends rallying around them in loving support, providing everything they need to start over.
Isn't it amazing what the true love of Christ will accomplish? This is the way Heavenly Father would have us show our love for Him: serving His children.
1 comment:
What a wonderful blessing! I still remember the way our ward rallied around us after my brother died. I know it was the same for my husband's family when his brother was battling and later died of brain cancer.
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