Saturday, December 02, 2006

Charity

Charity1As Mike walked down the busy sidewalk, knowing  he was late for an important interview,  his eye fell upon one of those unfortunate, homeless vagabonds that are found in every city these days.

Wearing what can only be describes as rags, carrying every worldly possession in two plastic bags, his heart was touched by this persons condition.

Some people turned to stare. Others quickly looked away as if the sight would somehow contaminate them.

Recalling some long ago Sunday School admonition to "care for the sick, feed the hungry and clothe the naked,"  He was moved by some powerful inner urge to reach out to this unfortunate person.

Yes, where some people saw only rags, he saw a hidden beauty.

A small voice inside his head called out,  "Reach out, reach out!"
So he did..........

Charity2
He gets out of the hospital in about 3 months.
It would be nice to get a card or maybe a visitor.

Thanks Mary

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