“And the King will say, “I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it for me.” Matthew 25:40
Serving as the Outreach Manager at The Lydia
Project for the past twelve months has given me insight to how the “smallest
act of kindness” can be used to make a transformational impact in the lives of
someone in need. The Lydia Project works to serve women going through any kind
of cancer diagnosis, anywhere in the world...and right here in our own back
yard. As the Outreach Manager I get the unique privilege to work closely with
CSRA women going through cancer treatment who are in need of financial
assistance with their rent or mortgage, keeping their utilities turned on, or assistance
in paying for prescriptions or needed medical supplies. I witness
often women crying tears of relief when handed a check to turn their
utility back on with Trinity on the Hill UMC's Mission
funding. I am also privileged to facilitate on-going spiritual and
emotional support for women through monthly cards of hope/encouragement,
emails, phone calls and home visits. I also have the honor of working with many
volunteers (many from TOTH) who make what looks like a “small act of
kindness” yet lands with a huge impact. Although there are hundreds of
transformational moments in the lives of the women Lydia serves, what comes to
mind most is how lives are being saved through Lydia's lodging for women
needing overnight stay in order to receive cancer treatment.
Here are a few quotes from Lydia recipients who
have been impacted by the transforming work of The Lydia Project and the
volunteers who make Lydia's ministry so special…
· Stella (SC) - "I want to thank each and every one of you for
caring about me. May God bless you all."
·
Angie (GA) - "To everyone at The Lydia Project.
Thank you so very much for the wonderful room. Gus and I were so thankful
we didn't have to get up at 2:00am to get ready for a long
drive. The staff was so kind and hospitable. I appreciate my bag
and quilt. I am so thankful for The Lydia Project. With
Appreciation and Love, -Angie and Gus"
·
"What a
blessing this is at a truly heartbreaking time in peoples' lives. I am
so grateful my mother can be a recipient. May God bless you all!" -Donna,
Daughter
·
Maxine (GA) - "Just a word of love and many thanks for
all the cards and letters I received during my year of breast cancer
treatment. It was always a smile to receive a letter in that mail box
knowing someone I didn't even know loved me enough to pray for me. I know
my God has never left my side thru all the hard ups and downs. May God
bless The Lydia Project."
·
McNeal
Family (GA) - "We would
like to say thank you for volunteering your time and treating our mom so
special. Mom loved reading your cards, speaking with you on the phone and
even listening to your messages when she missed your calls. These things
brightened her days."
GiGi Bradford,
Outreach Manager,
The Lydia Project
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