Every Tuesday Matt and Nicole, and some friends of ours, Kin and Donna Ellis, and sometimes another person or two from their church go to a homeless shleter to feed. Nicole and Donna take turns preparing the meal. Tonight Marc and I were able to go with them.
There are usually thirty two people that are fed. There were a couple of people being checked in as we arrived. Some of the people have jobs and leave during the day. Some don't. Everyone has to help keep the facility clean and has some responsibility. In the shelter, there were three rows of mattresses or sleeping bags. Everyone's belongings were neatly stacked at the foot of their bed. There is a bathroom and a shower with hot water.
Matt, Nicole, Kin and Donna are forming relationships with these people. And Haley is always welcomed warmly. Everyone loves Haley and looks forward to seeing her every week.
As we served, everyone was was grateful and said thank you. Some wanted to know about Honduras and what we did. Others did not know what or where Honduras is.
We see poverty and hardship and homeless people every day in Honduras and sometimes forget these things exist in the USA. While the people we saw tonight were not as desparate as those in Honduras, it was a needed gentle reminder for me there are needs here that need to be met as well. And thankfully, there are people wanting to help those less fortunate than themselves.
Terri
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