Some of you may have heard their ads on the radio. I wasn’t
really sure what they were about until I started hearing their ads and I liked
their message so I checked them out. You can find more info on their website http://wateredgardens.org.
You can view their testimonials, their mission, events, etc. Watered Gardens
Gospel Rescue Mission is located in Joplin, MO and according to their website
their vision is “to see the Church boldly engaged with the homeless and poor
relationally, responsibly and compassionately.”
We decided for our 4th day of giving, we would
donate some items there. I really like their approach and we wanted to help a
couple homeless/needy shelters. We bought a few hygiene items such as
toothbrushes, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, etc. We also a few little toys like
slinky’s, bouncy balls and some markers/pens/notepads. I think there was some
candy as well. It wasn’t much but it was things we could get to help multiple
people and what my son thought everyone loves. I mean really, who doesn’t love slinky’s and
bouncy balls?! We have some other things in store for another homeless shelter
later this week. I encourage you to check out Watered Gardens or some shelters
in your area. I used to be really apprehensive to give to shelters or help the
homeless. You always hear so many things about why people think they are
homeless or what they’d do with your money if you gave it to them. I’ve learned
that you can’t judge people. Let me rephrase that, you can but you shouldn’t. Unfortunately,
I still find myself doing it. I hate that feeling I get when I pass a homeless
person in the car and I quickly look away pretending I didn’t see them so I don’t
feel as guilty for not doing anything (you know what I’m talking about). This
year I decided that we weren’t going to do that. It is not my place to judge
another person’s life and downfalls. It is not my place to judge what a person
does with my help. I feel it is right to do what I can and involve my family. Slinky’s
and toothbrushes worked for us! :)
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