Fresh Start for Women's last activity for 2010 was to delivery a bit of Christmas joy to women and children in the community who needed to know they were not forgotten. Many of these families were just beginning their new journey apart from domestic violence so this Christmas meant a lot to them.
Thanks to our many sponsors, donors, and volunteers gifts were wrapped and addressed to more than 2 dozen children and their mothers. This was an opportunity for all involved to practice the love spoken of on a daily basis in a tangible way. It is the hope of FSFW to make this a permanent part of the FSFW program.
As we made our rounds to the various families the week leading up to Christmas we were priviledged to see the true meaning of Christmas through the eyes of the ones we served. One family in particular made it crystal clear.
When we pulled up to the house we were met by mom and her 2 daughters and urshered inside. Upon entry into the living room we saw a tree with no presnts and a chair. But the most beautiful thing we witnessed was the love that flowed throughout the home. As we began to pull gift after gift from our bag and place under the tree the light shining in their eyes was beautiful to see. As we were leaving the little boy came running towards his mother and wrapped his arms around her saying, " thank-you, thank-you and I thougt you said we weren't getting anything this year, you're the best mom!"
We drove away from our last delivery with smiles on our faces and the knowledge that we were witness to a special moment for a very special family. 2010 has ended for FSFW with love, hope and joy for a brighter 2011.
Please join us 2011 as we empower and renew the lives of women as they make their journey from victim to victor.
