His warm smile made his eyes twinkle a little as he reviewed the paperwork in front of him. All the measurements were done, the date was set and I was ready for the quote.
"It's been taken care of."
While my mouth was hanging open, unable to even say thank you, he continued, "A lot of people love you guys."
It's truly overwhelming to live as a constant recipient of this outpouring of affection. "Thank you" seems so small compared to the abundant generosity.
As I type, I have 4 men from church, "Helping Hands", painting trim, touching up baseboards and making the scuffs and dings in our house disappear. Thank you.
As gas cards arrive, we use them nearly daily refilling our tanks driving back and forth to the detention center or to Evansville or West Lafayette. Thank you.
As gift cards for meals, inside thoughtful notes, land in my mailbox, I rely on them to feed my family. Thank you.
As friends pick up eggs and milk, return library books and visit with coffee in hand. Thank you.
As my mom and mother-in-law know my kids schedule better than I do and know who needs to be picked up and taken somewhere, have them for dinner or distract them with movie nights. Thank you.
As David's friend (5 months pregnant) at work covers part of his shift so he can visit Bunny after our plans needed to change. Thank you.
As my coworker tells me to ignore the emails coming in about an upcoming event we are supposed to be coordinating together. Thank you.
The words "it's taken care of" really means "you're taken care of". And that really means "we love you".
We've received generosity in the forms of money, gift cards, meals, service, and time and prayer. Extraordinarily tangible expressions of love. But behind them all, I see hearts of love - of empathy - the heart of God.
Thank you.
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