Right place...Gods timing

As we headed to Biloxi yesterday we had our van loaded with supplies to give away to very needy people. (As you can see in the picture above, Biloxi is still a very needy place, this picture represents what Biloxi looks like as of yesterday). We had clothing and shoes, diapers and baby wipes, and other essentials.
I pulled into a gas station because we were about to run on empty, we do not usually stop at this gas station. As we were filling our car another car pulled up beside us. In it were two young ladies probably in their mid twenties, and a little boy who was not quite two years old. They asked us if we could help them and they began to explain their situation.
One of the girls had a black eye as she had beeen punched in the face the night before by her husband. Her husband took away her car keys and taken her purse and any money she had. The decision had been made to get away from the abusive relationship and her neighbour/friend had been willing to help her get away. They had packed into this old beat up car and were getting away from the abuse.
What they asked for was not money. They asked if we could by them some gasoline as they were literally on empty. We were able to fill up their car. We were able to give them diapers and baby wipes. We were able to pray with these two young ladies as well. We will likely never meet them again but it felt great to be used by God to meet a specific need.
A few hours later we went into a store to get some bread for our sandwiches. As I walked in I saw a lady walk out who was filthy. She was in her bare feet. I watched as she went to the corner to sit down and beg for money. I was tempted to drive away but I was reminded that this lady was precious to God and was also someones daughter. I walked over and talked with her and asked her if we could help her. I shared that we had a van packed full of things she might need. She came over to the van and we were able to give her a new coat, a pillow, food, water, toothbrush and toothpaste, and a bag to carry it in. She thanked us and wished us a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
I am thankful for the people God puts in our path. It is such a blessing to help them and show them Christ's love.