Grace Days

We do this thing at UJ called Grace Days and what it is, is the staff going around the community to the all the houses and hand out chocolates or biscuits (aka. cookies) to say happy Christmas to the residents.  Its actually a fun time to talk to people that we wouldn't normally see and develop relationships with those we do know.  I was a little hesitant at first (as I am about most things) because I feel I'm not that great at talking to people, but I put my pride behind me and went off with Belinda.  We've been invited into homes by both people involved with UJ and those who aren't, and offered tea, coffee or what ever they have.  

We've only done Grace Days for two days so far, but I find myself humbled by God's love each time someone answers the door.  They aren't just someone living in a house, they are a creation of the Most High.  They are a grieving grandmother, a lonely father, a happy young man and so much more.  Sometimes people are taken aback by our offering and it takes them a minute to understand that we are doing this out of kindness and not for anything more.  We've been offered money (and refuse to take it), and my favorite was a guy in his early 20s was so surprised and grateful that he gave us hugs.  We have a couple more days of this and I'm looking forward to the unexpected.