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Just the Clothes on their Backs....

We met with a new family today! The Gautam family of seven was just flown in four days ago. The airline lost the family’s entire luggage! We were called early enough, so we went over to speak with them and see what they needed.

When we got to the apartment, four adorable faces were staring at us in uncontrollable smiles. The children who opened the door for us were from ages 6 to 14. The oldest boy spoke English the most fluently, and we were able to talk to him about how everything was going since the move.

A few minutes later, some neighbors in the community (fellow refugees) came over to help translate. The family sadly had hardly anything at all. In fact, they only had the clothes they wore off the plane, and a few amenities donated by World Relief. The two-bedroom apartment housing seven only had two beds! The main room had a worn out area rug, three old couches and a single picture of Winnie the Pooh on the wall. They also had a small Samsung TV held up by two small wooden dresser drawers.

Without fail, every time we meet a new Nepali family, it hits us just how blessed and favored we are. Even the impoverished areas in the U.S. have more than these families. It’s just beautiful to see how these families have next to nothing, and they are the most humbled and satisfied people we have ever met.

We were able to give the family some much needed cleaning supplies, clothes, and toys for the beautiful children. It made their day, and ours! We continue to serve not just because it’s what we’re supposed to do, but because it shows us appreciation every time we walk into a new family’s life. On days like these, we are more thankful for the refugees than they are of us.