I Can Never Repay You...

--by leneesmail, posted Feb 11, 2015

When I was younger, my children and I went to live in a shelter. The day we arrived, we had five dollars and nothing more. I worried about what I was going to buy with that five dollars for my children to eat. I decided on boxed Mac and Cheese and lunch meat …the shelter was like an apartment and had a kitchen. I bundled my children up and got ready to walk to the supermarket.

When I opened the door, someone had placed a food basket in front of it. There was pasta, a ham, and other assorted canned foods. There were toys for my children, pajamas, and bubble bath and slippers for me. I took the basket inside, cried and thanked whoever left me the basket, and made dinner for my babies.

I found out after that a group of students from the high school up the block (Aquinas, in the Bronx ) made the baskets and delivered them. I don't know who put ours together, but I've always thanked them and often think about it. I thank all the divine for that gift. I was so grateful.

Since then I've tried to pay it forward. One day, I'd like to make a bunch of those baskets and give them out. Until I can, I pay it forward in small ways …paying for the order behind me in line, an extra half hour on the parking meter, things like that.
Thanks for reading my story... and thank you again, Aquinas High School students and Thorpe Family Residence. I will never forget it.

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Posted by leneesmail
Feb 11, 2015
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Readers Comments

Michele Purcell wrote: And thank you for sharing your story with us. It is awesome to think nice things like that still happen but especially you have reminded us to do what we can as well. :)

Anonymous wrote: How sweet. If i went through anything like that i would be forever grateful

fjlaw1 wrote: Thank you for that inspiring story. I'm sure the acts of kindness you perform feel as wonderful as those high school kids did when helping you. May you be blessed and have an abundance so you can give back as much as your big heart would like to do.

sandyremillar wrote: Lovely hearts are always present that will respond to the divine calling of helping others. I applaud you for being so brave to face the situation, to share your story, and for the lovely outcome that has marked you with kindness forever. And, i am sure, your children! Blessings.

czgavilan wrote: This precious account of kindness sends vibrations of love through my chest and up into my throat.
Such warmth. Just what you need, just when you need it! Don't you just love it?

silktea3 wrote: Thank you for such a lovely story!

Lalita wrote: What a lovely thoughtful act of kindness! And it is nice to hear the wonderful ripple and relay of it is still going on. Thank u for sharing. May more & more people reach out so & spread the joy of sharing & caring.

beatrix wrote: I am moved to tears by that story.

pelican wrote: Beautiful story. God will supply all our needs. But my god shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by christ jesus. Philippians 4:19 kjv. That's a wonder promise to us. Your story touched my heart. Thanks for sharing.

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