Bet you thought I wouldn’t have any more thoughts left after
yesterday’s rather lengthy thought. Well, today should be a bit shorter.
Earlier this week when as I was doing my grocery shopping, I
noticed a skinny woman and an even skinnier child standing in the canned goods
aisle. I noticed the little girl discreetly put a can of Vienna sausages in her
coat pocket and the mother do the same. Looking down at my cart and
realizing how full it was and how very little I was intending to spend with all
my coupons in hand, I just couldn’t let this act go unnoticed. I
approached the woman and daughter and gently asked if I could pay for the items
in their pockets. She was noticeably embarrassed, but that was not my
intention. After a few moments of tears and asking me not to tell anyone,
she let me know of her recent loss of job, husband, electricity and now her
pride. The next few moments we shared were my favorite. We picked
out several other canned goods, peanut butter, bread, fresh fruit, and a few
other items. The items did not cost me much out of pocket, but they meant
the world to this struggling mother. I provided her some information to
assist her with her current situation, we said a prayer and she went along her
way with child in hand.
So many times I find, especially during the holidays, I get
so busy that I lose sight of what is truly important, those around us.
Today, I encourage you to look around and see what act of kindness you can
perform to help someone who might be struggling. Give a hug, an
encouraging word, a sack of groceries, a thoughtful prayer, or a pat on the
back. My wish for you today is that you will realize how important you
are, how uniquely you were created and how you have the ability to positively
impact others. Blessings to you today!
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