A Fresh Hope - Now I get it

As most of you know, Waverly started an organization called A Fresh Hope. (see prior post for more information). To be honest with you, until this past week, this organization was 'hers' and we were there to just support her. Well, this past week changed that! I had a mother come up to me and ask how to create the website and how to get started. Her daughter wants to feed hungry people in our area. Go Victoria! We will support you in any way possible. I had another father say her daughter wants to start an organization to raise money to send Bibles to other countries. Go Haley! Kendall has now started to talk about ways she wants to help others. She wants to do something different and hasn't come up with her passion yet but the seed has been planted. So.. it hit me, it is contagious. Waverly has, in her own way, inspired other children and let them know they can make a difference. This was one of her main goals.

Another "Ah, this is what this is about moment" was yesterday. West Ridge Church has taken the biggest leap of faith and partnered with A Fresh Hope for a Back to School Drive. They did an interview which was video taped. Pastor Paul is a man my whole family has the up most admiration for. Waverly thinks he just hung the moon. He was giving a message on service and getting out into the community to share Jesus and serve others. He showed the video of Waverly's interview then brought Waverly on stage with him. The church (which seats over 2000) gave her a standing ovation in one service. There were tears all over the worship center. My tears were flowing for several reasons: 1. my church is supporting my daughter 2. My daughter has reached people 3. Pastor Paul was incredibly complimentary of her 4. She was just a baby- I saw her grow up at that moment and it brings me to tears as I write this. But I think the reason I cried most was that Jesus is in her heart. She is the light of Jesus! I think God knew I needed a visual and sent her to me. As a mother, I was very proud of her. She was reaching people and she his only 10. As a Christian, I was disappointed that I had been missing the whole point. While my job is to support Waverly, it is also to support the mission.

After the worship services, she has booths set up outside worship center. She received so many donations for A Fresh Hope. The Back to School Drive is going to work. Yes, I had doubts but she never did.