A Surprise Baby Basket

Submitted By: Autumn Kendrick, New Mother & Holy Trinity Member

When we arrived home from a pediatrician visit, we pulled up the drive and spotted a lovely gift bag on the porch. Could it be a secret Santa gift in April?

We brought it inside and unwrapped all the goodies.  It was a welcome home basket for Ainsley Ann, our newborn baby girl, with a pacifier, some baby utensils, a little teether toy,  and some chocolate (for mom). The gift was from a member in our Holy Trinity family, an unexpected expression of care and concern, a reminder that we were not alone and have an entire congregation we can lean on for support. 

This package was full of tiny little gifts but was mighty in so many ways.  COVID-19 has drastically changed the world we imagined introducing to our baby girl. We've had limited contact with family and our dearest friends have only been able to meet her through video calls and photos.  Our outings have been limited to neighborhood stroller walks instead of the zoo or national monuments.  Although it seems small,  this one gift lifted our spirits in a big way. Someone was thinking of us.  Someone was reaching out to us when we felt so isolated.  This was a little seed of love and hope for our entire family.  

Thank you Shoun Family for this gift.