Formula

I had 6 cans of formula left over from Julia.  It was "prescribed" to her so they sent me 6 cans at once.  I was trying to decide what to do with it.  I could give it away to friends having babies.  That's what I did with Julia's disposable diapers.  However, I felt like I wanted to give the formula to women in need.  There is a house in East Palo Alto that provides safe Christ centered housing and support services to teen mothers and children ages 13-22.  It is their mission to encourage academic, vocational, parenting, life skill, and social development.  That sounded perfect.  So today, Mattie and I drove up to EPA together to drop off the formula.  I also donated a couple of baby bottles as well.  I told Mattie what we were doing and that the formula would help other babies who needed it.  I was glad Mattie could be a part of it.  I really have a heart's desire to live more missionally.  I want a lifestyle of serving others.  However, I'm not always very good about making it happen.   I don't make it a big enough priority.  It is much easier to live in my bubble.  So one step at a time.  How did it feel dropping off the formula today?  It felt bittersweet.  The formula was one of the last things in the house that was Julia's, besides the clothes and such that I saved.  I was sad.  But I was also happy that the formula would nourish other babies who really needed it.  That made me happy.