This morning I saw some wrapped gifts sitting on the table. Shantel asked for a couple of grocery bags, I threw them toward her. A few minutes later I joined them in the entry area while they finished putting the snow/cold weather gear on and I noticed the bags.
Mom: "Hey Shantel what's in the bags?"
Shantel: "Well, I asked Savanna first!"
Mom: giving her the 'what the heck are you talking about' look.
Shantel: "Yesterday, I noticed that *Jane's* shoes had holes in them and I thought I could find some that she could use. Savanna and I got some together. I also saw that she could use some chapstick and I thought she might like a necklace. Is that OK?"
Mom: "Yes that is very nice of you." I turned away and did my best to hold back the flood.
Then they headed out the door to the bus and I was left to ponder the wonder that is my daughter and the depth of her compassion! I think she has learned it is more blessed to give than to receive.
*name was changed to protect the innocent.*
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