A woman who works in our office here at Kamp is married to a pastor of a very small church near Branson. This sweet, godly, grandparent couple has struggled this year as the husband had heart surgery a few months ago, and has struggled to fully recover.
One day this week a robber came into their home, stole $900 cash that was being saved for a Christmas purchase, and also their computer. His wife came to work yesterday in great distress. It is maddening to me how someone could do such a thing to this couple!
Last night, I was doing a devo with my boys and mentioned needing to pray for this family who suffered the theft. After we prayed and were tucking the boys in bed, Connor runs to his bank and pulls out all the money he has--- $11, and gives it to us, saying, “I want to help them out to.” Bronwyn asks, “Connor, are you sure you want to give all this? You certainly don’t have to give anything.” Connor responds, “I know mom, I want to. If I was in their shoes, I would be feeling really bad right now.”
When i presented the small monetary gift to the woman, she cried and said that it felt more like a million dollars. It really helped the pain this couple was feeling about their loss. A small act of 11 dollars taught all of us a great lesson; Things of earth don't really matter all that much. People are pretty important. Thanks, Connor for the incredible lesson of love and compassion.
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