A few simple updates for our fam...
We have an amazing group of men here this weekend from Midlothian, TX (outside of Dallas). They came just a few weeks ago, fell in love with the homeowners (J&D) that they helped that week, and quickly made time to come back to continue working on J&D's house. God's grace and compassion is seen in SO many ways with what we do! The volunteers usually come expecting to minister to and love on the homeowners, but this weekend's group has really struck a chord with me. They are a group of Godly men that gave up their weekend, lots of gas money, and energy to come down to Galveston and work on the home of two people that really need to be loved on. They've gone above and beyond by buying food that THEY can cook for themselves, us, and the homeowners (we normally shop and cook for all volunteer groups). They introduced Sam, our fellow staff member and Wisconsin native, to the concept of pickles and onions on a pulled pork sandwich. They've seen Malachi throw a temper tantrum that could rival the Hulk and still wanted his company at the dinner table. They expect nothing and receive everything graciously. This is what the hands and feet of Christ look like--dirty finger nails, a few wrinkles, and maybe even some saw dust too.
It's the simple things that amaze me sometimes. Like simply answering "YES!" to the call to "GO!"
Loving simplicity,
the Milillo fam
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