the blessing

Blessings are god-breathe. During this time of the year it's hard to not see blessings showing up left and right. Tonight I got to be apart of something incredible. As I got to watch girls of all different race, color, and social status be a part of something radical.
The blessing is unconditional love. No matter what happens, I want kids to know they are the best, to love them, to hug them but mostly that no matter what- I will not stop loving them. This gives something security in life. No one wants to fail in life, but if we can get a kid to risk failure, it is more likely they will succeed. Only way they will risk failure is if they know they will never loose your love or approval. It's not just our kids that need this blessing, but we also need it too.
Tonight one of the best Area Directors in San Diego put on a party. It was called Party with a Purpose and I got to be joined in this passion, idea and movement. She got a bunch of her friends who don't have an active relationship with God who are makeup artists, hair stylists and boutique owners to donate their products, time and money for tonight. Every girl walked away with bags full of clothes, accessories, money, gift cards, food, hair cuts, facials and manicures.
It reminds me so much of my church and although we are not very big, First Sunday was incredible! It was so tight to see so many people being blessed.
It's something indescribable when you get to see girls who wouldn't be able to afford to get particular things get stuff that they deserve, specifically for them to see the love; the blessing.
In light of this time, it's remarkable to be able to help others and remind ourselves what the real story of Christmas is all about.