A little over two weeks have passed since Michael updated his list of gifts from his school family. This project still brings a bit of encouragement to each day. Some days, he finds that the gift is just what he needs to remind him that he should count his blessings.
One particularly long day for Michael and busy day for the rest of the family, we all forgot about his opening a gift. As he went to bed, he said that he was just too tired to even open that day's gift. A few minutes later I found him frustrated that his little bedroom flashlight seemed to have finally quit working. I jokingly asked him why he didn't just open up a gift; maybe he'd find a flashlight. I ran and selected a small, lumpy package and insisted that he open it. We weren't sure whether to laugh or cry when he opened--you guessed it--a little flashlight (with batteries included). God truly provides even the smallest desires of our hearts, sometimes before we even ask Him for them.
In addition to the flashlight, Michael has received:
- "Minute to Win It" and "Scrabble Slam!" card games
- Reeses', York peppermint patties, chocolate bar, 3 Musketeers, Oreos
- Miniature Cardinals bat
- Silly string
- Pringles, Cracker Jack, gum
- Creature craft kits
- Golfing and peg-jumping (like on Cracker Barrel tables?) hand-held games
- Wooden, 3-D puzzles
Even though this post lists the small blessings of Michael's days, we wish for each of you the simple, special joy of your own "little flashlight."
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