a community outreach of love

Yesterday I ended up at a function put on by the whole community of Chilliwack. This is my entries from my face book with names changed to protect identities. ENJOY!!

Joy: I am simply OVERWHELMED by the love shown Chilliwack from people, businesses, non-profit agencies, and churches for those on lower income. I went to Christian Assembly church for a few things only to have the choices of breakfast, lunch, clothing, shoes, child care, medical care, community resources, prize draws, and goody bags. Spread the word! It is on until 4:30 pm.
Gail: Is it a charity event. Sounds amazing!
Joy: This is the first time it has been done. It was the whole community of Chilliwack simply reaching out and blessing. Everyone was treated as a equal, Things and services that many could not afford or were difficult to afford were offered. The pampering was amazing. What struck me the most was a woman whom appeared to have had cancer therapy. Her hair was very thin. She had her make up done. I saw her later getting her picture done. Now doesn't that make you teary.
Lisa: "I always say the best people are often those who have had it the worst. They know where they can be, they are less judgmental and their true spirit shines through. Days like that are good for everyone because they spread goodness.
Joy: True. It certainly also was a day of spreading goodness. I remember at one point sitting in the gym having a coffee. I was looking at the joy in the volunteers, and how grateful the recipients were, including myself.I was fighting back tears thinking I was going to have a meltdown moment.
Gail: Well that's partly our age too (ha, ha). I seem to have a meltdown moment on a daily basis. But humor aside it is nice to know that people care and that there is human kindness that crosses over religion, heritage, and wealth.
Joy: What stood out to me was the spirit of giving . In so many ways. From the greeters at the doors to the ladies from a local spa.giving fantastic Mini pedicures with an incredible foot rub!!

So that is a summary of my day of God blessing me from head to toe. I could not help think though that Gail in her philosophy of life was missing something which I have experienced being on both sides of the fence. At one time I was like Gail giving from the goodness of my heart. Now that I am a Christian I thought of the richness of giving from a servant's heart for Jesus. I thought about the foot care station and Jesus washing the disciples feet. There were homeless people there who were probably in dire need of foot care. To wash the feet like Jesus would. To me that shows true love for fellow mankind!!