Our son, Isaac, turned twenty six years old today. We called him at supper to wish him a happy birthday but he had called us yesterday. He was both surprised and pleased to have received a cheque in the mail from the St. Paul's congregation. A collection was taken in the congregation as a gift for his marriage to Rebekah. He was amazed that people who don't know him that well (he has never lived in Bowmanville) were so kind, to the tune of several hundred dollars.
While I was pleased, I was not surprised. I told him what he really already knew that this is a Christian community of kind, caring, and practical people. The St. Paul's congregation is generous and thoughtful, over and over again, whether it is supporting community projects or responding to the needs of families and individuals.
Nothing makes a parent's heart gladder than kindness extended to one's children. Thank you.
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It was our pleasure to contribute.
Keep forgetting to tell you too that Emily's picture is lovely, you must be so proud of all of them!
I was pleased with that shot because I was at some distance amidst the scrum of Parental Papparazzi. Telephoto lenses come in handy.
Thanks Nancy.
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