Hello from Kimberly (18) and Ashley (17) Devitt!

After much discussion, our family of 6 decided to split up the $25 five ways... (our parents shared five dollars). Each child, in his or her own discretion, would use the blessing towards whomever they felt could use the gift.

After church this Sunday morning, the three of us (Mom, Kimberly and Ashley) went out to lunch. After befriending our waitress (let's call her Melinda for the sake of confidentiality), we learned that she is having a great deal of financial difficulties. She privately informed us that she's living with her parents, struggling to reimburse them for rent, while paying bills of her own. In these economic times, we were certainly able to empathize with Melinda. Her story touched us. As we wrapped up the meal, she arrived with the bill. In addition to the tip, the two of us, without the probing of our mom, decided we wanted to use our share of the $25 blessing to bless Melinda. Although it was only $10 on top of the bill, it was our small way of showing that we care. Not only was she surprised with the generosity of two teenagers that she had only met moments before, but we could also tell that Melinda was touched as well. :)

God bless,
Kimberly & Ashley Devitt