Well, it has certainly been a long time since I have posted. Things got a little crazy there, but I'm back! :)
The holidays were a busy time in the food pantry. Now, we have begun a new year and are looking forward to a new website, possibly new logo, and... drumroll, please... a move into the new building! Praying that inspections go well and quickly. We are looking forward to ample space in which to move about and get work done, but I also realize that God can work in the smallest of spaces. He has for almost 20 years in the little building we're in now.
We have had 3 new men enter the program in the last couple of weeks. We are to the brim and spilling over. This week included rearranging and finding an extra bed because two guys applied at the same time, and how do you pick one of them? So, we went the "both" route. :)
One of our new men that came earlier this month has made great strides now that his mind is clearing. Not to mention, the office is staying much cleaner, as he volunteers himself to vacuum, sweep, mop, clean the kitchen and bathrooms.
Most of the men in the program are getting used to me being around. I have taken on the nicknames of "Little Miss" and "Buttons." At first, I was "Little Marilyn," but then they decided that my boss and I are not that alike, so it changed to "Little Miss." And my coat I got for Christmas has 18 buttons on it, hence the latter name.
I can't say enough how thankful I am for our volunteers! We would have a hard time keeping everything running without them. I know they also mean a lot to the men in the program and the people coming through the food pantry every week. They have so many people in and out of their lives that it's nice when someone is consistently there caring about them. On days that work seems stressful, it is those who keep me going. They are God's way of reminding me why I am there.
I plan to be more diligent about posting this year. So, stay posted and I will do my best to keep you updated! Thanks for your thoughts and prayers!
Love, Roxie :)
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