We made our way to Corsicana, 2 hrs. away, around 1:30pm. We loaded up two cars full of kids, and "stuff". Really, not quite sure what the day would bring, we almost couldn't contain ourselves. Texting back and forth with Nicole letting her know where we were along the way. Amanda, her grandmother, grandfather, father, and friend were on their way to meet us. Amanda had no idea what she was about to walk into. She honestly thought we were giving her a baby crib and some rent money. I don't think she has even processed what has happened for her. She walked in, and stood there and could hardly even look around. I know she was in shock. First of all, it was kinda dark. Still no electricity (it will be on tomorrow.) There were two families with 5 kids looking at her filming and taking her picture. It was super quiet, we didn't say a word. We let her grandmother walk her through and show her around a little. They were all blown away. She was so gracious and loving and tender. Bless her heart she is only 20. We stayed for a while and then left so they could have the place to themselves.
I wanted to share a few things that were said today.
"Amanda is overwhelmed! May God bless your hands as we continue on together"
"Amanda adores it"
"Did she have any idea? No just a crib, we will be taking the blowup mattress back"
"The homemade stuff was the most beautiful. We tried to talk Amanda into unpacking her clothes tomorrow in the a/c and light but she is too excited. We are off to Walmart for hangers then back to sweat! Never been happier to sweat!"
"I'm not deserving"
"Are you going to tell me this was a joke"
"I can walk across the street to school and won't have to use gas money"
"This is your gift from God, Oh how he loves you"
And then this scripture was spoke over all of Team Pink:
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."
I receive that, don't you?
I know I'm not an inspiring writer so my prayer is that you will be inspired by what has just happened and not how I put in on "paper". I thank each of you over and over for doing exactly what needed to be done. I hope you see your giving in the pictures we took. This would have never been possible without YOU!!!!
I can't wait to see what God has for us next.
