Meals on Wheels

One day last summer Macy (Laurel's friend) received a mid-morning phone call at our house that her aunt would be picking her up to help deliver Meals on Wheels. The girls decided they would go along for the adventure. That one day turned into twice-a-week, and then days off of school, and who knows how often they'll rope Mary Ann into taking them this summer. It may be more days than not! Today at noon they had a Volunteer Recognition Dinner. Laurel attended with the other kids. She was the first person to have her name called. It is my understanding that she just flew out of her chair, wildly waving her hand for her certificate. She loves visiting the "old people," and has nicknames for all of them. Both girls point out the homes they deliver to as we drive through town. It has provided many life lessons along the way...including what happens when you find someone deceased. Laurel has such a grasp on life....a deep understanding that I think many adults don't have. I attribute much of it to her faith. Neither girl batted an eye when I told them that one old gentleman who had died no longer needed them to bring him meals, God was going to make him dinner from now on!