Sweet Abundance

Our garden is starting to produce goodies for us! This is what I harvested this morning...a handful of raspberries, some sweet peas, a lone carrot, a small red onion, and two zucchini.

I came in and put it on a plate. The kids had the great idea to share with a neighbor, which worked out great since I had been thinking about a particular neighbor as I picked berries.

She met us at the door with a surprised look on her face. We don't really know her all that well...it was probably pretty strange to open the door and see an un-showered me, my two older kids (only one with shoes on), and Sammy in the stroller (and still in her jammies). Thomas was napping, so we dashed over and back quickly.

I hope it started her day nicely (instead of weirdly). I hope she put the plate of goodies on her kitchen counter and let it bring a smile to her face each time she looked at it...and each time she probably wondered why a crazy lady would give her one carrot and such a small onion! I hope she felt a bit loved and cherished today.

Funny how it's almost always nicer to give than receive. Today, I'm thankful for God's abundance in my life, so I can give often.


Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17

...For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required... Luke 12:48