Special Delivery :: A Time to Give

Name one person you know who does not like to receive an unexpected package or note.  Receiving a gift is a blessing and brings a little joy to your day.  It is nice to know that someone is thinking about you.  That is our objective when delivering Heavenly Handbags to underserved women, providing a little joy in the mist of the storm and confirming that there are other women who are thinking about them. 

I hope that you have gained an understanding of the process from each seamstress creating Heavenly Handbags, the collection of Life Essentials, to acquiring the necessary fabric.  Once this process is complete each handmade handbag is stuffed with the collected Life Essentials and delivered to the women we serve.  It is truly a privilege and a great joy to bring these special gifts to the local homeless shelter and the domestic violence shelter, knowing each handbag will be warmly received by a woman in need.  The staff at both shelters distributes each Heavenly Handbag to women celebrating a birthday, who have just entered the shelter, or perhaps need a bit of encouragement in their struggle.

Stitched, Stuffed, & Ready for Delivery

When I reflect on the process, each action completed makes love visible: every stitch of the seamstress, every snip of the fabric, each 3 oz. bottle purchased and donated, each piece of fabric gathered, all hearts willing to give, every gift card kindly donated, and the delight to work together.  All these actions combined create a one-of-a-kind gift and provides, in my opinion, one-of-a-kind encouragement.  THANK YOU for making your love evident!       

Just take a moment and DREAM with me...
What if each woman who entered either shelter received a Heavenly Handbag? Consider the positive impact in the hearts of each woman if she received a gift once she crossed the threshold of the shelter. No questioned asked, no strings attached just a gift to bring a little joy and comfort in a time of need. This is our desire, to lovingly create and give each woman who walks through the doors of the shelters a Heavenly Handbag. We will keep giving until we reach this goal!

As you maybe discovering along this journey, Heavenly Handbags cannot accomplish our goal to encourage and empower underserved women without meaningful relationships or strong partnerships. Each seamstress, each woman who donates Life Essentials, and each piece of fabric gathered from upholsterer contributes to the success and the ability to give generously.  I am so grateful for the dynamic partnerships and relationships that continue to develop within this ministry.

The next four weeks we will be reflecting on the Heavenly Success that has occurred since August 2010.  I hope you will continue to join us on this Heavenly Journey of discovery.