Savannah Smiles

It's been a difficult afternoon for me, I've cried twice over families who are freshly grieving the loss of their babies.

But I realize the incredible gift I've been given to speak Truth into their suffering and pour soothing balm from God's own Words into their wounded hearts!

I've been called to something new, I feel it and I hesitate because it's not an assignment I really want but today is reminding me how incredibly necessary it is and how God has equipped me through my own grief journey to help others.

"Comfort is the one thing you cannot get by looking for it. If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end: if you look for comfort you will not get either comfort or truth - only soft soap and wishful thinking to begin with and, in the end, despair."
-C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity

What an exciting morning for me. 😊

Let me back up a minute:

Back in February, my sweet friend And sister in loss😔 reached out to let me know her daughter and friends get to participate in St. Peter S.O.U.L. Day which is a time to make items for sale...then take the money they make and give back to a charity of their choice♥️🦋

They chose Savannah Smiles!!

These precious kiddos (this was an opportunity for 7th, 5th, and 3rd graders to participate) took their own time and thought about someone else! *first pic*

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Ok...back to today...

I had the privilege of getting to meet and thank and hug these girls. I told them they don't look more like Jesus than when they are serving others!!!

What an incredible attitude to encourage in children♥️

Thank you girls, well done!!

WOW!

What a night!

Savannah Smiles was chosen to receive an incredible gift from some amazing women last night!
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I listened as two other really important non profits shared what they offer for the community. I thought for sure, someone else was going to be chosen because their missions are so important too.

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It must be hard to decide, but in the end, they read our name as the winner!

I'm never at a loss for words but last night I was.
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I'm so grateful for this community who continues to see value in the difficult work we do, coming along side a grieving family.

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Thank you to the women of Steel Mimosas! It was such a pleasure to meet you last night, and to hear a few of your own stories of loss♥️

Thank you for the generous hearts you all have. They've only existed since 2019 and have listened to over 61 non-profits share their missions and given over $180,000.

What started with just an idea, has impacted so many lives!

Thank you! Thank you! 🦋♥️

-Jennifer Scharfenstein