Good morning friends...It is Sunday morning and as usual, I am reflecting on my past week blessings. My week started with a trip to visit my sweet daughter and her family in Hillsboro Oregon. Daniella, Kian and Sweet Pea went too. I always count my blessings when I spend time with my daughters so my week started off great. When I came home I got caught up on work in the garden and enjoyed making tomato and Raspberry sauce for my freezer. Reaping the rewards from our hard work of gardening. I love my garden as it brings me peace and tranquility. On Wednesday I went grocery shopping at QFC in Gig Harbor and experienced a very humbling experience. When I left the store with my basket full of groceries, I was approached by a young man (maybe late 30s) who asked if he could talk to me. He pointed to his old truck and said that his wife and little girl were in it. He said they were homeless and had no money. He asked if I would consider taking his little girl into the store to buy her something to eat. He said he would introduce her to me if I wanted to meet her. I said that wasnt necessary. I was so taken back that my thought process flew the coupe. I told him I was so sorry for his struggles right now and that I would pray for a better future for him and his family. I opened my purse and all I had was a $20.00 bill. I gave it to him and told him I wished I had more. I saw the relief on his face at that moment as he knew they could get a bite to eat. As I drove out of the parking lot I looked in my rear view mirror and they were walking into the store. The little girl was around five years old. I cried half way home...wished I had taken them into the store and bought them groceries or had a food bank/shelter number to give him. I am still not at peace for not going in with them that day. It made me reflect on the fact that I am so blessed. I was ashamed of my self that I was in the store that day complaining about the fact they they were out of Boars head wieners and big hunk candy bars. Shame on me! The next day I went back to pick of those darn wieners and searched the parking lot to see if they were still there. My hope is that they had a little gas money to get to a safe place and get support. It still breaks my heart this morning. It is a reminder that here in Pierce county we have homeless people everywhere. The winter months are going to be hard for them. It is easy to ignore individuals standing on the street with help sighs..please dont ignore them friends. We do not know the circumstance that put them there. Choose to think positive thoughts so you can come full circle with helping man kind. This weekend I was blessed with my grandson Hayden spending two nights with us. He is growing up to fast! SLOW down time! He is going home today so I can not get enough hugs from him this morning. I guess you could say my week was full, a real mix of emotions. That is good though as it keeps me on my toes and reminds me that I am still alive. Hope you encounter many blessings this week friends. Reflecting also on this song this morning as it covers all areas of daily living. Hugs Gail
Posted on: Sun, 31 Aug 2014 16:12:29 +0000
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