Encouraging Others and Finished Mini Mission #4

Earlier this week, we joined a Facebook group started by a family friend. She described the group this way: "This is a place where people can come if they know of someone who has a need that can be helped by showing a little kindness, perhaps sending a card to let them know someone truly cares about them. In return, they will receive "Happy Mail!", be it a card, a small gift, or a hand-written letter. So, I suppose the purpose of this group is two-fold. First, you can come here if you know of someone with a need, and secondly, if you are wanting to be that special person to someone by sending them a card or letter, etc., then this is where you can come to serve others! So, please, all members feel free to post of a need, and I have the settings set where you can add others to the group also. Just a little way to give back to the world in which we live! Thank you so much to all who participate."

The girls and I decided to join this very worthwhile ministry, and today - a rainy Halloween day - made 4 cards that we will mail to 4 complete strangers. Maddy and Kenna made a card for Austin (8 years old, has cancer), Carly (20 years old and has a severe illness - she lives in Canada), Brittany (has surgery coming up next month), and one to "Any Hero" which will go to a soldier whom doesn't receive much mail.

I am looking forward to using this simple ministry to help my children learn more about compassion and serving others. It doesn't take a lot of money to be an encouragement to someone else! Their cards will hopefully bring some sunshine into the recipients life and put a smile on their face.

The Cards Maddy & Kenna Made Today

Their project today also allowed them to finish their Mini Mission #4!