My daughter Ashton is as great a kid as there is. She is courageous. She feels deeply the pain of others. She takes serious things seriously. She loves children. She loves her Mom and her Dad. We are lucky to have her.
She went to ACU volleyball camp and in her excitement, and the midst of a painful summer, forgot some important items.
She texted and asked if I could bail her out. I was unable to turn on a dime this morning and get to Abilene. Love showed up in the form of an aunt (Kendra Kunkle) who loves Ashton dearly, a dear friend from years back who'd never even met Ashton and a woman, I am not sure I have ever met.
First, I sent an e-mail to Julie Danley, a woman whose authenticity and generosity toward people is best known by those in Abilene who share her smile each day. But, who is known by some many who have enjoyed her surrendered serving heart for decades as acquaintances, friends and family members. I simply asked, "Is there any way you can help?" She sent a note, no questions asked, "Consider it done." Wow.
Much later in the day, my sister Kendra called to say just when it appeared resources she believed she had which would solve the problem had been exhausted, someone who knew someone, had agreed to provide the item and homemade chocolate chip cookies for Ashton. That was done as well. When I spoke to the person, she would have nothing of payment, or praise. She replied, "Oh, I know if my daughter were in need someone would help her."
What these women did is beyond words for so many reasons. Chocolate chip cookies, and the needed items, in a Starbucks bag from a friend of a friend of an aunt, that's love without conditions. As Ashton fights through a summer where those she loves most are letting her down, these women provided a small glimpse into the reality that Jesus loves us, even when so much feels lost.
Thank you Kendra, Julie and Rebecca. You have no idea . . . .
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