Tonight was cold. Very cold. We had plenty of help: Ashleigh, Jacob, Karen, Kim, Larry, Mike, and I were all there with two vans. Did I mention it was cold? According to my weather app, it was 7 degrees when I arrived at 5:50 and 1 degree above zero with a "Feels Like" rating of 11 below when I left at a couple of minutes after 7. Despite being very warmly dressed--including wool socks, thermal socks, insulated boots, and snow pants, my feet were quite cold after an hour and ten minutes outside. We had fewer visitors than usual--we helped around 20 tonight--but more than I expected considering the temperature. Winter accessories were back in demand; we provided many warm hats and gloves. Of course, we also distributed the usual bags of food, hand warmers, water, and juice. Nobody stuck around to talk with us very long. The shelter let people in at 6:20, which 40 minutes before the usual opening time. (Thank you, Sojourner House!) We stayed until 7 just in case we had more visitors. I'm afraid I don't have much to report, other than "brrrrr." Please remember that we are out on the street in the cold by choice, and for only a short time, but the homeless don't have that luxury, and are out in the cold for much longer.
Please pray for, and care for, the poor.
George
Please pray for, and care for, the poor.
George