An Amazing Community of People

I am new to Des Moines, Iowa. I have only lived here since April. But I am periodically stunned by the giving nature of the people here and how they value community.

Sadly the mother of a boy in 3rd grade died unexpectedly this week. My son is in 3rd grade and while the boy is not in his classroom he is in his class. We have talked about the boys' loss and how sad it is and how we need to value every moment. But then the community became involved. To date, this is what they people have done for this family.

• Gift cards to restaurants, gasoline stations, and airlines to assist in helping with family members who want to visit
• Cleaning company once per week until January
  Meals made and delivered every day until January
  
• Someone will care for their pets during the day until school is out in June
• Rotation schedule to take care of the kids in their home after school until school is out in June

And these people have only lived here 3 years!

I am very proud to be a part of this community