Proverbs 11:25
A generous person will prosper;
whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
For the love of baseball.
My grandson’s baseball team had decided to go select, which meant a steeper price to pay to play. To raise money for his fees, my daughter chose to make and sell heart-shaped cake pops just in time for Valentine’s Day. The generosity of people overwhelmed us. Before she knew it, folks had ordered over 700 cake pops. I learned, in short order, what an intensive process went into those cute little pops on the end of a stick.
On the Saturday before Valentine’s Day, Maggie, Sara, and I
started the process of cutting the dough into heart shapes around 10 am. Maggie had
already baked a bunch of cakes and mixed them with icing to create the dough.
We cut or stuffed the small heart-shaped cookie cutters with dough, then set
them aside to chill. Once they set, Maggie dipped them in melted candy and we
decorated them with sprinkles and more melted candy. At 4 pm Sara left and
Michael (Maggie’s husband) joined us to decorate and wrap each one in a plastic
bag and tie it closed. I left at 6 pm and prayed they were able to finish. From
beginning to end, it took several family members to complete the task. Dilly,
Dylan, and Emma jumped in after 10pm to dip, decorate, and wrap. They worked
with Maggie until late into the night. Then, Maggie and Zeke finished and
delivered them on Sunday.
I love that so many hands helped make the load lighter, and
so did Maggie. She appreciated all who helped, either in person or financially.
Proverbs 11:25 reminds me to be generous, not just with
money, but with my time. To take the opportunity to help others and lighten
their load. I love to see this in person and be part of the refreshment of
others.
When have you been able to help someone in need? When has
someone helped you?