On February's community day --despite wind, rain, and soaked tools-- the experienced Lake House builders, joined by several members of USF's garden group, built five raised garden beds at the Ladies' House at the Good Samaritan Inn. Four raised beds for food, and one for flowers--which we were informed will be daisies, lots and lots of daisies. The college students were fueled by lunch from the day's church group handouts, and Brenda's warm tea with ginger ale.
The Good Samaritan directors are an inspiring team whose respect and love for others is hard to miss. They shared with us their story of followings God's voice which led them to live and serve some of Tampa's most "difficult" people. In the Ladies House alone, there is an overwhelming amount of mental illness, severe depression, and trauma victims.
We know that God's greatness is revealed in Creation. I have seen God's love in a blossom, I have felt his provision in a freshly picked fruit. Lord, would you use this garden to both nourish the flesh and to heal the spirit of the women who pass through this residence. Please bless this work of our hands. Amen
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