Today changed my life for the better. Today I joined a group who visited homeless women and children and gave them Christmas gifts. Today I was humbled by the many people who generously helped us put this together. Small children, moms, dads, friends, a sweet lady in wheel chair, we all came together to make it happen. They all worked for 2 or more solid hours to put together over 80 gift bags. They received no reward for their sacrifice. Today I felt guilty for all I have, as I looked these women in the eye and wished them Merry Christmas, knowing I had a warm home, full fridge, and Christmas tree full of presents to go home to while they were living out of a suitcase at whatever church would have them for the night. To see the pain on their faces, or for some defeat, to want to wrap my arms around them and make it better and know that I cant, I feel guilty. Why havent I done more? Why do I get so much when some have so little? Today my heart broke to see small children who dont have a place to call home, and yet they were so happy. They smiled and played and wanted our attention and loved on the stuffed animals we gave them. Whether or not they knew, I knew, that they deserve so much more than a homeless shelter. And Im broken that I cant change that for them. Today I am hopeful. The small gift bags brought them obvious joy. The defeated look in their eyes faded, for just a moment. They smiled and said thank you. They appreciated it. A small gift bag with $15 dollars worth of hygiene products. A gift many of us might scof at. They were thankful. I am hopeful that even small acts can make a big difference. I am hopeful that love is what will change situations like the one I walked into today. I am hopeful that these women and children will know their worth and value, no matter what society says about the homeless, so long as someone tells them so. I am hopeful that there are people who will want to tell them so. Today I am a different person than I was yesterday. Thank God.
Posted on: Sun, 21 Dec 2014 00:13:29 +0000
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