Hey Everyone!
I thought I would share something with you that really
inspired me and opened my heart and eyes today. Driving through Erie, I
saw a homeless woman holding a sign saying she had lost everything. It
was bitter cold and she looked freezing. Initially I was
skeptical, "she must be a drug addict" is the first thing that came to
my mind. With that in mind I drove right past her without blinking an
eye. Then a thought hit me. Just because of a stereotypical belief
towards the homeless was I going to pass this woman by? Did I even have
to give her money, or would a simple act of kindness inspire her to get
back on her feet, knowing that there were still people who care? With
this in mind I turned around and sped toward the nearest walmart and
wegmans. I grabbed everything I thought I would want if i were in need:
fruit; sandwiches, rinks, hygienic products, warm clothes, whatever. I
packed this all into a carry on bag I had in my trunk, and drove
towards where she was huddling on the sidewalk. As i got out of the car
with the bag and walked towards her, I can not even express the look on
this woman's face. She was in tears and as I gave her a hug she asked
me why I was doing this. I told her that I have been through difficult
situations in my life and wouldn't have made it through ha it not been
for those who were willing to help me. I was just passing on the
kindness I know I woul want to receive. As I rove away, the immense
feeling of happiness I received from this experience seemed to overtake
me. I'm not sharing this to pat myself on the back or to portray myself
as some sort of saint, because I have passed these people by countless
times before. I wanted to share this because I feel if we all took the
time to do something small for those in need; even something as small as
a hug and encouragement that everything will be alright, It will not
only make a difference for those we help, but it will change an open our
hearts as well. I asked God to allow another opportunity such as this
to happen again, because it was truly one of the best experiences he has
ever blessed me with. This truly inspired me, and I hope it inspires
you as well. Hugs! -Bri :)
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