There was an opportunity to serve at church last weekend by filling backpacks with essentials for the homeless. I thought it would be a great opportunity to bring Braydon so he can serve and to see how much others are in need of basic things. He kept telling me how much he liked doing it. I'm not sure if he really understood, but it gave an opportunity for me to talk to him about helping others. We also talked about how sad it was that some people don't have a place to live or food to eat. While having that conversation he says to me, "Mommy, why can't we just give them money to buy a house?" How precious is that?
How do I respond without warping his childlike faith and willingness to give? I don't want to crush him with the reality of the world. That we can't help everyone. That some are going to suffer.
I can only encourage his thoughtfulness, feed his desire to give, and show him that we can help others by using other means than money.
I was so thankful for that opportunity to serve and that I was able to include Braydon. I am excited for the next one to come along!!
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