Jude

Some of you may already know the story, but a family at our church have a three year old, Jude, that was involved in a lawn mower accident in June.  Jude is Miles' age and in his Sunday School class.  Jude lost his left leg just below his knee and his right foot in the accident.

So many of you that don't even know them have reached out and encouraged them and prayed for them.  Thank you!  I got to deliver a package of sweet notes from the kids at my parent's church.

Because her kids were asking what they could do to help, another friend at church organized a bake sale fund raiser for the kids to take part in.  A handful of families showed up to help out.

 The kids manned the tables.

And sold lemonade.

And cookies.

All on a donation basis.

They spent a couple hours pushing lemonade.

Or sometimes playing in the backyard. 

Or entertaining babies.

But they all took shifts at the selling table.

When we decided to shut it down, there was much celebration when the kids were told the tally came to just over $1000!!! 

So proud of these kids and their hearts to help out.

(And thanks to Erin for organizing!)

There were some unsold items left, so next the kids had a treat. :)

...my Grandma sent a donation in the mail too.

Again, thanks to our friends and family that have reached out to and prayed for our friends, Team Hill!  You can read more about them and Jude's story on their caring bridge site:

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/judenolanhill

Jude is healing well and they're trying to adjust into a life of new normals. (They homeschool and started that again this week.) Jude has also started the process of getting his "special feet".  I know they would appreciate you continued prayers.