Hello to all. Tonight, of course was amazing. Is it ever not?!!! Let's start with the food. Raelene, bless her heart, brought in an AMAZING enchilada dish that really, truly was to die for. It was perfect! We also had some fabulous fruit and some scrumptious green beans cooked in butter, salt and pepper. mmmm. We also enjoyed some great homemade chocolate chip cookies as well as ice cream with strawberries. I think I eat better at Scarlet Cord than at any other time during the week!
Our lovely and wonderful volunteers for the night included Esther P., Katie, Elmelia, Christina and myself. We didn't end up having a street team because a few of us were late and as soon as our doors opened we immediately had guests waiting to come in! We didn't even have time to form a street team. But tonight we didn't need one, there were just as many guests as volunteers! For the first time, T and R came. T works at a local motel and heard about us through some of our other guests. Her and R came to "check it out to see what it's all about" and stayed most of the night! T seems like she's been in the neighborhood for a while but it seems that R is pretty new. Those two ladies are so sweet. They are very talkative and we had a great time with them. R is a hoot! We had a great time laughing together. A bit later, H came in to eat and to get some hygiene products. She was very friendly and everyone had a great time. She left shortly after eating. Just as T and R were leaving, D and her daughter D came in. It was really great to see D with her daughter. They have had a tumultuous past and her relationship with her is discussed often at SC. D's past came up and it was great to see her daughter join the discussion in such an endearing way. She spoke so kindly about her mother and defended her (against society) in such a sweet way. D (the daughter) didn't stay too long but told her mother she loved her and gave her a huge hug before she left and told us all she would probably be back next week. It was really great to see! From the moment we opened our doors to the moment we closed the walls of SC were filled with guests, love laughter and encouragement. Again, what a great night!!!
After we got all cleaned up I had a chance to talk with the rest of the volunteers for a few minutes. I shared with them something that's been weighing on my heart lately and it was so great to be supported by them. I truly feel that SC is my community and the women in SC are my sisters. I know they will be there for me and that they care about me. It is a fellowship of women with Christ in the center. It's beautiful!
Every moment of tonight is something to be thankful for. I am glad for the love, friendship, and grace that can only come through Christ.
Love,
Amanda
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