My favorite family

THANK YOU SAN ANTONIO FOOD BANK!

Each year, Scott and I decided to donate a room to a family having a harder time than usual. This year, I asked the San Antonio Food Bank if they knew of a family that could stay with us for a few days.

David, Debbie and their sons, Cory and Cameron came to stay and enjoy downtown over Christmas. Their stay and gratitude made our Christmas complete. There were a lot of tears of joy at the onset of their stay (as we received a special handmade gift from Cameron), during and when they left. I even had tears recanting their story . . . the family had been homeless and although, the sweetest soul ever, Cameron (12) is disabled.
When I showed them their room, Debbie cried with joy over the river view. She thought, she might get a room with a slight view - but the room had a balcony overlooking the river, so they could all sit out and enjoy. They received some gifts donated from The San Antonio Art Meet Up Group - raised from Dec's first friday event at the Inn. Here's an excerpt from Debbie's farewell thank you letter to us:

Johanna and Scott,
Our hearts touched beyond words can express - close to tears in fact, we all discovered the many wonderful gifts (our sons excited about the movie card!) and myself with the beautiful ornaments and chocolates! And David, my husband, very deeply touched with what he found - he will happily use for our family on the river!
Having shared your Christmas with us had made possible 'It's a wonderful Life', Christmas time experience for our family. Each of us feel such a warmth and our hearts bounding with joy! Our 16 year old has told us this is a GREAT Christmas! and Cameron had not stopped smiling!
We feel so HAPPY! & honored to have known you both and opening your hearts and home to us!
Gratefully,
David, Debbie, Cameron and Cory

See more pics of their visit here.


P.S.
I want to personally give a BIG shout out to The SA Food bank......they not only helped providing the connection to this wonderful family - but Yvonne, who'd I'd originally spoken to about the search for a family, came to visit the Inn and dropped off the most WONDERFUL cookies and gifts!! The SA Food Bank has their own catering company and school.
Please help support them if you can: http://www.safoodbank.org/