This afternoon a single father we know called to tell us that he and his teenage son are homeless and that the family shelters in our area are all full.
He wanted to know if his son could bunk in with our family while he stayed at the Union Gospel Mission.
My husband and I didn't hesitate to say yes. In fact, we offered a bed for the father as well.
This is a decent guy who doesn't drink or do drugs. He loves his son. He works hard when he can find employment. He's a good man who's fallen upon hard times.
It didn't seem right to split this family up, not when we have two perfectly good air mattresses available for them to use.
Our family lives modestly. Our house is neither large nor luxurious, but you know what?
What we do have seems to be more than enough for all of us.
I feel so very, very blessed this evening.
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