I have so many ‘Thank You’ cards along with Christmas cards that my heart overflows with the spirit of not only Christmas, but also the spirit of God. Dinner last night was perfect. We had gumbo, turkey, dressing, ham, candied yams, green beans, corn, dinner rolls, and more food than I can remember. I don’t think I will be able to eat again for a week after all of that.
The children’s faces were just as I imagined they would be. Every family brought their camera to me and I can’t wait to get them developed. Families were coming up to me with tears in their eyes and thanking not only me but the whole community. Some got job offers, everyone got a crisp new $100 bill, thanks to someone very special.
There was not a child that didn’t get ‘exactly’ what they wanted according to them. There were more gadgets and toys in there than you can believe. Each child brought their favorite toy if they could. Some couldn’t because it was a bicycle or a game system but they made sure to bring their next favorite toy to show me. Life is good here in Louisiana.