Proud of my dad
Tonight my mom called to tell us that they heard on the radio that Faith Mission in Elkhart was in need of blankets and pillows because they are so full due to the cold weather.
Dad decided they needed to do something about it, so they went around to a bunch of different stores to see if anyone would give them blankets and pillows to take to Faith Mission.
When she first called, they were at Meijer in Mishawaka, and dad had just come out and said they wouldn’t give him any, so he bought a few himself.
We hung up and went on eating our pizza. About half an hour later she called to tell us how cool my dad is.
They went to WalMart and dad talked to the manager. He told him about the need at Faith Mission, and asked if he would give them some blankets and pillows to take to the mission. The manager said “Sure, we can help” They gave my dad 25 blankets (real nice ones, like $20 blankets) and 12 pillows (those run like 15 or 20 bucks a piece)!
So dad and mom drove to Elkhart in the middle of our insane winter weather to go help people who are poor and cold.
Lots of times growing up my parents went out of their way to help others. It was just what you were supposed to do, it was never a big deal. I’m proud of my dad, he always set a good example for us when we were younger, and now that we’re older, he continues to do the right thing. Not because we’re watching anymore, but because he cares about people.
That’s the kind of dad I want to be.
