Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Touching Gift



Last Thursday night, we were all sitting innocently around the dinner table enjoying a family dinner before Dad and the twins left for a Father-Daughter Retreat the next morning (more on that tomorrow.) Suddenly, all my siblings get up and go upstairs together. I thought they had some kind of surprise for Mom and Dad. I kind of wondered why I had been left out of the surprise…

When they came back down, they had a tin box in their hands. They placed it in front of me. Completely caught off-guard, I opened the lid. Inside was loose change, lots of $1 bills, a few $5's and a $20. On top was a note that read "Bianca's Orphanage Project." For months, my siblings have been squirreling away money to give me. Their "golden goal" was $100.

Inside that little tin box was $102.67! I was so humbled by their initiative and thoughtfulness, especially when they all pointed to Josiah as the one who came up with the idea. I'm more impressed by the fact that they kept this a secret for so long. J I was so touched! I am so incredibly blessed by my siblings! J

8 comments:

Noelle said...

Maybe it is too early for me to read something like this, but I completely cried. How sweet of your brothers & sister. That is some true love right there!!!

Kimber Scotland said...

Aww, so sweet! What a blessing to have siblings like that!

Have a blessed day!

Joyfully His,
Alexis

Sarah said...

That was so sweet and thoughtful of them!!!

7 Eagles said...

Thanks for your comment, Aunt Noelle! I am blessed with some very sweet and loving siblings!

~Bianca

7 Eagles said...

I am definitely blessed and thankful, Alexis. :-)

~Bianca

7 Eagles said...

It was indeed sweet and thoughtful, Sarah! They are a blessing to me.

~Bianca

Debbie said...

This post really warmed my heart. You all share such a special relationship with one another. I believe that is because you are also brothers and sisters in Christ.

I love you all
Give Josiah a group hug for me,
Aunt Debbie

7 Eagles said...

Thank you for your comment, Aunt Debbie. My siblings and I do share a special relationship. It's a relationship that I hope will remain strong and faithful throughout the years!

~Bianca