Most of the kids we work with have parents in the service industry. Cooks, nail technicians, hotel maids. What's amazing is how generous many of these parents are, and perfectly God uses them to provide for our needs as a church and as individuals. Sometimes it's clothes at just the right time, or computer charges that miraculously fit ours. Mostly, though, it's food. And that's wonderful - it's by far our most pressing daily need. But often, it's not what we would have chosen ourselves. There's a beauty in that - in stretching ourselves to receive the gifts God gives us, and realizing, once again, it's always enough.
One Sunday school parent is especially kind in dropping by with food for me and Luke. Her husband is a sushi chef at a local restaurant, so that's what she usually gives us. We've also received individually wrapped Uncrustables PB&J sandwiches, salad dressing, and chocolate chips from her. Very eclectic! The sushi is the most regular, though, and it's been an adventure trying each variety she brings. I'm vegetarian - occasionally vegan - but when free food arrives and no other option is immediately available, I can't be too picky.
