Trying To Help With An Open Heart
Cons happen a lot in our city and it can be hard to know who is really in need and who is trying to exploit other people's kindness. Recently, I was finishing my work at home when the dog barked letting me know someone was at the gate. I rushed to see who it was and there I saw poor, fragile woman in her late fifties. I said to her, "May I ask what you want?" She replied, "Hello, ma'am, my name is Parvathy. My husband and I live in the slum nearby. We earn our living working at construction sites. A few days ago my husband tripped on the stairs while carrying a heavy load. He is badly hurt and hasn't been able to work for the past five days, and so we have no food. Now he is at home in bed with a high temperature. Please help me! I need to take ... Read Full Story >>
- Posted by aprilannie
- May 19, 2011
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Remembering Not To Hold Back
I was new at church and I knew nobody. I felt lonely the first time. After heading back home I just said to myself that I was never going there again. Another situation came up and I had to go back to that "unfriendly" church again. I was quite disturbed that night, thinking how it was going to be.
Then I thought, ''Why am I complaining now? Why didn't I make a friendly gesture? Why was I holding back?"
The next day at the church, I smiled at every possible person I met there. To my surprise, I was showered with smiles and blessings. I gave that wonderful smile and got back too many to take home.
- Posted by aprilannie
- May 9, 2011
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