Adopt-a-Block gets better and better each week, and now we are building relationships with the people who keep coming to see and talk to us while we're there. Now that we're no longer strangers, they trust us with requests for specific needs!! We provided one lady who just had a baby with diapers, bottles, formula, and baby clothes, and the boys worked for another lady to get bees out of her house. These people are so nice and so grateful that each week we actually desire to come back and serve them. :)
After that the entire 24/7 group was invited to a surprise birthday party for the daughter of one of the men at Bayside that does a lot of stuff to help us out. He's there at all hours making sure the doors are unlocked for us, keeps the A/C on so we don't die of heatstroke, and does so many other things. To show our gratitude, we showed up for his daughter's 16th birthday party along with like 30 other people and we had an awesome time surprising her on her special day. And hey, we got to hang out, play sports, and have free subs and cake! Bonus!!
I also got to spend time with my family today, including my amazing sister, brother-in-law, and baby niece!! It was such a blessing to see all of them and see how big and beautiful my neice has gotten. And who doesn't love steak, mashed potatoes, and caesar salad for lunch?? I didn't get to spend much time with them, but the time I did get was definitely worth it!
I had to be at the church to help open the Cafe at 3pm as usual on Saturdays. However, I wasn't aware then that I would be working a 7 1/2 hour shift today!! It was so crazy! It started out like a normal Saturday, where I served in the Cafe for both services. Working went great and the guy who oversees everything in the Cafe, Lex, told me he wants me and one other girl to basically run the Cafe by ourselves at one point! That is such a huge compliment, especially since I've only worked in the Cafe like 3 times! He told me he sees my passion for working there and that I take initiative to do things without being asked, and it was so nice to have the work I did be recognized. I feel so special! AND earlier today he had also complimented me about how I acted at Adopt-a-Block!
Today was definitely a fun, busy, encouraging day. Can't wait for tomorrow!!
These are a few verses that relate to how I felt today. The joy I found in being recognized and encouraged for the work I did makes me want to give that feeling back to others:
"He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you." -1 Thessalonians 5:10-12
Good night! :)
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