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Week 20:


This blessing took place the week of February 9th – 15th

When I first decided to actually begin this journey I remember having a conversation with my husband. I had grand plans to do big gestures… To buy groceries for someone, purchase a tank of gas for someone, or help pay someone's rent. My husband was very supportive and told me that if I felt led to do those things I could, but he also reminded me we had our own bills to pay. As well as a son who needed us to provide for him. He told me that sometimes the best thing I could do for someone is simply smile. He also told me that I might not always be able to bless strangers, and that sometimes I will be blessing people I've known for many years. He begged me to not get discouraged, because a simple small gesture for someone I know isn’t enough. How right he was!

My very first week of this journey I posted about a man who wanted to be on the Elderly and Handicap Taxi Program, I shared his story with you. I have participants come and visit me every week. They come in to get more coupons, or to ask for my help with something else, or sometimes they just want to visit. Each of them have become more than just participants to me they are friends and have a special place in my heart.

Recently, one of my long time participants came in to get a new ID card and more coupons. After talking for a few minutes and taking care of the business he came for, he told me something that I will forever treasure. He took a moment to thank me for treating him like a human. He shared that most people because of his appearance aren't as nice to him and other agencies aren't as friendly or patient.

Wow! Other people don't even treat him like he's human, like he doesn't have any worth. How tragic? My mother raised me to love people from all walks of life no matter their story. I'm so thankful to have had a mother who took the time to invest this truth in my life. I pray someday my son will have the same testimony.

Sometimes people don't need you to buy their groceries, gas, or pay their rent. I'm sure they would appreciate these grand gestures, but sometimes people just need you to acknowledge they are people too.

I encourage each of you to take the time to treat people like they are worth more than the perception you receive from their appearance.

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