We had a great day a few days before Christmas, shopping for gifts for our new client. She only asked for help buying two bicycles, one for her daughter, one for her son. Four of our volunteers met the client and her boyfriend, the children's father, at a local discount store. They picked out the bikes and were ready to go home. We shocked them by telling them we had two shopping carts and we expected them to fill both of them with toys and clothes for the kids. It was such a joy watching them pick out the things they thought they wouldn't be able to give the children this year.
As we were checking out, we noticed our client with tears flowing. She said she couldn't put into words what she was feeling. But she didn't have to. Her emotion spoke volumes. She and her boyfriend both kept telling us how grateful they were for all we were doing for them.
But here's what's strange. We felt grateful to be able to do it for them. We feel like we get more enjoyment out of giving, than the clients do in receiving. It's a win win. And we're blessed to be a part of it.
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