Tamales por todo!

Last night on the way to our Rock Island activity I stopped at one of the neighbors to say hello. She has kids in the Rock Island and Underground program and we've become very good friends. When I walked into her house I could smell something amazing so I quickly made my way back to the kitchen. There was a wonderful sight. My friend along with her two sisters and sister-in-law were slaving away in the kitchen. They were cooking tamales and when I asked what for they said...for Rock Island. They got up early yesterday morning and spent their own money to buy the supplies, then they spent all day yesterday cooking over 200 tamales. Just because they love us.

These women are on the very bottom of the poverty scale in the area surrounding the mission. Yet they took what money they had and their talent to bless others. So precious. I told a few of our teens last night that they could learn from this women. Many of our teens feel like they have nothing to offer, yet they could use their talents to bless others. I wonder if they will put that lesson into practice this week and do a good deed. I'll update on the outcome.

I love my job!