Today on Thanksgiving Mara and I went to downtown Tacoma and served those without. Serving is something I have always done but this was the first time Mara asked to come help me. Typically I go to Nativity House but this year we went to the Oasis Hope Center. There were many people there and I think that in the 3 hour time frame we were there we served up nearly 400 meals alone. You never realize how many people there are out there in our city that do not even have a meal to eat. The appreciation and gratitude was more then words can say. Every day we take our shelter, food and drink for granted and to these people it is a treat!!
It is always a humbling experience for myself and I am hoping it was for my daughter too. The leader of the center asked Mara if she would come back on Christmas Eve to help serve and pass out gifts to children that have nothing. Mara was quick to answer "Yes". It makes me so proud to know that I am raising a daughter that can act so selflessly to make others have a bit of happiness!!
I love you Mara and I am so very proud of you!!
