Moving...

Since we are moving again at the end of the month I have been trying to sell some of the clothes the kids have outgrown or simply no longer wear. I ran into this precious older lady who looks for deals and buys all her grandkids clothes and clothes for her nephew’s daughters. She is a woman with modest means, but with a huge heart. When I met her in the parking lot of the Old Navy, she drove an older Crown Victoria. We had a quick exchange, she told me a little about her grandchildren and great nieces then we went our separate ways.
Interesting that she emailed me later that night with a long list of resalers in the area. She told me the places she makes her best finds. She expressed remorse that she has been buying all these clothes and her nephew and children just take it for granted. She explained it was her last installment as she has one more son who will be graduating from high school soon. It broke my heart that she has given so much and just wants to be appreciated. Here is what I wrote back to her:

Thank you for the valuable information! I had no idea there were so many options. I used to donate the kids outgrown clothes but I grew weary seeing people that work at those places pick over them and sell them for a profit for themselves on ebay. If I donate the clothes outright, I want them to go directly to someone in need. I did ebay for awhile, but it's exhausting packaging everything up and of course ebay wants their share so I decided to give Craig's List a try. Some things have gone fast, others more slowly so I will check into the resources you sent me since we are moving at the end of month.

You truly do have a big heart... it is a rare gift. Sometimes our deeds are not rewarded in this life, but He sees and counts it more precious than diamonds and rubies.