Week 26

Where do I even begin? As Randy had previously mentioned last week....
Amanda and I missed the opportunity to partake due to personal family matters.

I was able to make it this week, however Amanda wasn't. Bless her heart though! She left the hospital for a short time just to come home and prepare the meal for everyone, then returned to the hospital.

The night started off good, finding a front row parking spot, and just gradually got better & better. As expected, I was greeted by an army of hungry men who were all more than willing to help with whatever was needed. Being short handed, I had one of the guys make a quick trip to Smart & Final for ice, while others helped unload the truck and wipe down the tables. It's so nice to see others show some appreciation and the willingness to assist when they can.

Most of the regulars asked how our 'family matter' is going with sincere concern and compassion in their voices, which really moved my heart. I'm confident that the Love of Jesus Christ through this ministry has had a positive effect on these people and the fruit of that has shown itself by those very actions. Yet again, the rotational sea of new faces started to flow in as they heard of 'free food'.

We were definitely understaffed and there was no denying the truth. Lisa, our photographer friend, was now back from Germany. Her smile is always warming to my soul and she offered her assistance with serving. I took the opportunity and showed her the appropriate serving size we give. It's been so long since she's been back that the large group really took her by surprise. There was well over 100 people! I asked Lisa to position herself 2nd in line as I took the 1st spot handling the plates and alfredo. One of our regular guests took the initiative to handle the cheesing, bread, fruit and waters. Randy was up top taking care of the prayer & information table. GOD orchestrated things perfectly.

Nobody went away unfed. I didn't push Jesus upon anyone... I didn't have to. His love was very present, as people passed by giving their condolences and prayers to me regarding our family. It was incredible to see that kind of love coming from such people.

All of that happened from 6:00-6:25pm. It was another early night.