165 ~ Telemarketer and Flannels

By Kay Heitsch

Yesterday, Brandon sent me a text asking about a flannel board, Bible figures, and scene cutouts that I have. I bought this flannel board after Todd passed away and used it to teach Sunday School to the little kids. I used some money my Dad had left me to buy them.

I bought two boards. Each is 32/48 inches. There are 2 boxes, one with 133 pieces and the other with 332. Plus the backgrounds. These pieces come in sheets that have to be cut out. It was a lot of work!

As I was digging the boards and boxes out of the closet, I noticed 11-gallon ziplock bags containing various cutouts, such as fruits, vegetables, animals, farm scenes, and images of children from around the world.

I don't recall where I met the woman I'm about to write about. I'm not sure if I ever met her in person. However, this lady was a telemarketer.

For years, when the phone rang, you didn't know who was calling, so I always answered it. I enjoyed chatting with these people. I don't see how the subject of the flannel board came up, but it did.

Out of the blue, this lady said she would like to help me buy more flannels for the board. She wanted to be a part of teaching Sunday School. She informed me that she would occasionally receive a bonus and was sending me the bonus money.

I was amazed when she did send me money, and that is where the 11-gallon ziplock bags of flannel pieces came from.

Now, these flannels and board gifts from my dad, along with this precious telemarker, are going to teach our sweet grandchildren about Jesus and His love.

I look back, and it's awesome how God works and who He brings into our lives.

Remember how I led you on this long journey. Deuteronomy 8:2