The Little Things

today we had a huge surplus of all kinds of soft drinks that were going to have to be thrown away. So, we decided instead to go into one of the communities that we've been working with for some time now and give them away to needy familes.

to be honest i was a bit nervous. usually when we go out we are giving away food boxes. i didn't know if the people would be disappointed with just receiving drinks. but we didn't want them to go to waste; especially with the need that is out there right now in a very flimbsy economy. we loaded up the back of the truck and went out....hoping for the best.

when i got there no one was outside. It's getting quit cold and everyone was indoors. it was almost dark at this point. i noticed a young couple who i'd never met before walking out their door. i told them that i was with the food bank and had some drinks if they were interested. it didn't take long before we had a line of people waiting. right there out of the back of my truck we gave out drinks. i was suprised at how appreciative and thankful everyone was. and man, they were able to really stock up. it was pretty cool to see.

i can't put into words the vibe that takes place in an experience like this.