Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7  Antonia, age 24, is mentally challenged.  In most ways she is very much like a 12 or 13 year old.  Part of this is biological, but I also believe a lot of it is caused by the severe neglect she has endured throughout her life.  When we received Antonia I wanted her to be able to feel a sense of pride, a sense of purpose to her life so I asked a woman who owns a local cafe if Antonia could volunteer there.  Since Antonia has no concept of money I told the lady she did not need to pay her, I just wanted her to have the opportunity to learn a skill.  
Antonia was thrilled to go to work.  On her second day she came home with two pairs of pants that her new boss had given to her.  I explained to her what a blessing it was to her and that when she works hard she will be rewarded.  As time went on Antonia began to make tortillas and, it turns out, she is very good at it.  Antonia came home one day with .25.  She was thrilled. To her it might as well have been $1,000.  I explained to her that whenever she receives money the first thing she does is pay her tithe, second is put some in savings, and third pay her rent.  
Antonia could not wait for Sunday to come.  She sat next to me with her .3 in her hand as I filled out her tithe envelope.  She put her 3 coins in the envelope and waited on the edge of her seat.  When it was time to collect the offering, I saw her smile ear to ear.  I'm sure she wanted to sprint to the front of the church and drop her envelope into the basket, but she waited for it to pass by her.  She placed her envelope in the basket and sat up tall and proud.  I think we all could learn from this young lady and the excitement that she has each week in giving her tithe.  
Antonia continues to make Tortillas each day and now gets a regular pay of $2.25 each day.  I am blessed to have her as an example of what a cheerful giver is.