This past Christmas I received a beautiful hand made scarf from Maureen who oversees the seacoast chapter of Project Linus. I go to her home every few weeks and collect beautiful blankets and yarn. Sometimes she has fleece for me or stuffed animals or baby clothes. She gives to me. I should be the one with the thank you gift for her. And when I work at the women's prison with Pastor Beth she always thanks me for providing the opportunity for the women to serve. I have always felt it should be the other way around. I am thankful for the help they give me. I am blessed to spend time with them and I come home with a week's worth of work accomplished. The women always thank me when I leave.

 

Today I learned that it is in the giving that we receive. When I deliver bundles to an agency I am always thankful they are willing to take them. With out the receivers there would be no opportunity to give. It takes two and we are both blessed in the exchange.  I have become a part of the great giveaway----a huge circle that gets better with each encounter. My life is richer as a result of the generosity of others.