Yesterday was so incredible that I didn't even know how to write about it! I was overwhelmed. I was incredibly happy! And I am so grateful! The compassion, the sacrifice, the insight, the drive, and the commitment of fifteen five-year-old children can be mind blowing.
Yesterday we gathered together to celebrate all that God had done through fifteen five-year-old children. I shared with them the impact of what they had done over the last five weeks. Because of the money they raised for wheelchairs, twenty people's lives would be different from now on. They would be able to get out of their homes, be able to attend school, be able to play outside, would be able to attend church and would hear about the sacrificial love of Christ.
As Andy Andrews shares in his book, The Butterfly Effect, "everything you do matters." Just as a butterfly flaps his wings and moves molecules of air and that in turn moves more molecules of air, these children have made a difference in people's lives and they in turn will make differences in more people's lives and the butterfly effect has occurred. People from twelve different countries have heard about their journey and have been blessed by their story.
We were so grateful for Mary to join us from Joni and Friends. She shared with the kids and gave them some beautiful books. Mary listened to the stories of how the kids raised the money and then waited to hear, along with the kids, how much money had been raised.
Our magician came in and magically pulled out ten butterflies from an empty box, representing ten wheelchairs. A few minutes later she pulled out another ten butterflies, representing another ten wheelchairs. The kids had raised $3,000 to help get refurbished wheelchairs to children and adults in other countries. The kids had lemonade stands, sold cookies, snacks, and coffee. The did a variety of chores. They had concerts in the park. They cleaned out gently used toys and clothes and sold them. They emptied their piggy banks. They all used their own personal talents and abilities to raise the most money they could.
We took a picture with our $3,000 check and then we threw hundreds of butterflies on a sheet and watched them fly. I went to bed last night with the image of the kids with joy on their faces watching the butterflies fly into the air. That image builds my faith and brings me great joy.
I hope you have enjoyed being with us on our journey and that it touches you. Everyone around us has a need and a challenge and you may be the one that can meet it. Watch the kids...they know exactly what to do when it comes to love.
I encourage you to learn more about Joni and Friends by visiting their website www.joniandfriends.org and by reading some of Andy Andrews books, The Boy Who Changed the World and The Butterfly Effect. They will change your life.
Our journey is not over, it has actually just begun so I hope you don't go anywhere. I would love to hear your stories and read your comments. I encourage you to look for where God is working and join Him. He will bless you more than you can imagine.
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