Giving Machines Charity Night: SHP

 The chapter president at SHP asked our family to come speak on charity highlight night at the Giving Machines and have the kids play a song or two. Quincy, Corbin, and Soren played carols for 30 minutes. The boys each played a solo, and Corbin and Quincy played a pretty duet of Silent Night, which was a nice finale since the lyrics end with the name of the non profit we were there to support. This was a wonderful experience for our family. Quincy and Reese had just flown in the night before and Quincy’s luggage was marked as missing and not make it off the plane. This was particularly upsetting because Quincy moved home of this flight and her luggage consisted of two huge suitcases that contained pretty much everything she owns. A bothersome and triggering reminder of what it feels like to be displaced. We have since tracked down and received all of her baggage, but I think this inconvenience enriched their experience and hearts to service. Small comforts and familiarity go a long way 

After I spoke, a sweet couple approached us introduced themselves twitter questions about our family. They moved to Arkansas from out of state just days ago, and were experiencing the Bentonville square for the first time. They had ventured out in hopes of finding ways connect to their new community. After talking for a bit I learned they are interested in doing CASA work. Kasey was also at the Giving machines to show support for SHP. She met this couple and they really hit it off and exchanged phone numbers. We plan to do lunch or something after the holidays. This was not a coincidence, it was divine providence. Big thanks to my kids for their courage to share talents and support good things.