Generosity when you need it the most

This is a personal post about something that God taught me recently. In early October it was Carina's birthday and we went out to celebrate. When we were out to eat someone thought that it would be cool to break into our car and steal my backpack which had a laptop, a camera and the Bible that Carina got me for our wedding. When it happened I was really upset. I did not know why someone would do that to us. I definitely played the role of the victim. I did not know how we were going to regain the stuff that I had lost. It's funny how you feel like you can't live without something until you live without something.
Anyways, Carina and I started the process of finding a new laptop. The great thing about my old laptop is it was a Macbook and if you have ever used a Mac you know how awesome it is. We had a little bit saved so we could look at computer that were cheap but when we were going through the process of looking for a new laptop I got really frustrated again. I told Carina I did not want a laptop I wanted my laptop. We decided that we wouldn't talk about it right now and we would continue to save for a while. I know that this wasn't the worst thing ever but it just felt frustrating at the time. I finally sat before God and just said that we don't need it.
The next day I got a phone call from my dad who called to tell me that my Grandma who lives in San Fransisco had heard about our laptop situation and said that she wanted to buy us a new laptop. She said that she wanted us to get a new MacBook. I'm not writing this because I feel like if you pray for a new computer than you will get a new computer I am writing because I am blown away by my Grandma's generosity. I am blown away at how much she gives. The amazing thing about my grandma is she doesn't care how much it is just that she is able to help provide.
So I guess the challenge for me now is how do I give. Do I give generously or do I not even care? Do I see those who are in need and don't even care? Do I give my time to help those that are hurting? Do I give a care to those seeking justice? Do I give generously to those who need it the most? Well, if I were to answer that today I would say no. If I was to answer this question in a month I hope that would change. Join with me in giving generously not just in this season but make it a continual practice.

Peace,
Scott