My Heart is Full

My heart is full.. Today my organization served our 4th annual Food& Blanket Drive here in Atlanta. 

What could've turned horribly bad actually turned out to be a blessing in disquise.  We arrived at our normal location ready to serve and was greeted by this officer, who proceeded with kicking us out and calling re-enforcements. 

There were women in the lot with their children in need of a meal. We quickly stepped into plan B. In the process, a gentlemen started directing us towards Renissance Park where others were already giving. 

We were soon greeted by men of Omega Psi Phi and Alpha Phi Alpha who helped us to get set up. We were able to distribute blankets and toiletries. As we served, I had to take a moment to myself because as a single mom raising my children alone, my heart went out to the pregnant women and children who were in the park. 

While I'm fortunate to have my own business and provide for them, the harsh reality remains that some people are less fortunate. I'm grateful that my bills are paid, we have a roof over our heads and I'm able to sometimes not only provide what they need but what they want. This week, I challenged myself & my readers with a Happy Challenge. Mid week I realized, I'm capable of being happy every single day.  And I WILL!! 

Being of service to the men, women and children of Atlanta who are displaced is my charge. Every year the goal is that we serve more, provide more and give more. This year we exceeded with serving over 200 plus people.  As always, they reminded us to NOT feel sorry for them. They were filled with gratitude and in their own way they gave back to us. As tough as I would like to believe I am, this year the tears fell harder than ever. 

I'm always reminded of this gospel song sung by the great Walter Hawkins, " could've been me, outdoors with no food, no clothes. All left alone without a friend or just another number with a tragic end. But you didn't see fit, to let none of those things be and everyday by your power, YOU keep blessing me. Thank YOU Lord for all you've done for me"... 

Today, I'm thankful.. 

Signed, 

My Heart is Full

Women Who Network, LLC we did it again. Each year will get better and better..