neighbor

We have a neighbor down the way that the Lord put in our lives. Her name is Gloria and she lives alone and does not drive. Her husband passed away 15 years ago and her daughter and son and the grandchildren rarely visit. She is very lonely and the sweetest lady. We bring her to church and bible study and sometimes the kids pack up their stuff and hang out with her. She loves them and their company brings light to her life. Today was her birthday. No one came to visit and she made a dinner thinking someone might stop by. When 7:30 rolled around she had it cleaned up as we were coming in the door. She was so happy to see us. We spent almost an hour there and broought her some dinner and a nice fat delicious scooby sandwich for tomorrow when she will be traveling to a friends for a couple days. We gave her a simple gift that held pictures of the kids that she thought was the most beautiful thing she ever saw. At the end we sang her happy birthday and she fought tears back the entire time. It was so happy and sad at the same time. When we left the kids hugged her and told her they loved her and we would see her later this week. When walking out to the car Jace said, "I know the Lord put me in Gloria's life to show her the love of Jesus and I just love her so much." He's only known her about 3 months. He's her little buddy, although he's almost taller than her. She always says to us, " I don't know how you guys or why you guys came into my life." Levi told her, "Well Gloria, we're just here to love you."