Small Boy, Big Smile

--by arnee, posted Jan 13, 2009

   As I was cleaning our garage the other day, a boy approached. He was barefooted, with sweat dripping from his forehead. His small hands were dirty, his skin was no longer that of a young boy, it looked like it was already suffering from the damage of the scorching sun. I knew at once that he was tired. He offered to throw away the garbage in exchange of two pesos. I told him to come back later, so he can pick up the garbage bag when I am done. Thinking that he was gone, I proceeded with my task. But I was wrong.

   I cleaned, he waited.

   Finally, I reached into my pocket for some coins. I was sorry I did not have my purse with me that time so all I gave him was a few coins.

   I approached him and told him he didn't have to do anything for me. I handed him the money and asked him to go home since it was already getting dark. He smiled at me. REALLY smiled at me. I smiled back. But I was so sorry it was all I could give the poor child.

   I saw him again yesterday, he was still barefooted, his hands were still dirty, his skin looked almost burnt. It seemed like he was on the street again, collecting other people's garbage in exchange for two pesos. He wasn't a pretty sight. Yet, from across the street he smiled at me and again, I smiled back.

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Posted by arnee
Jan 13, 2009
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hotcocoa wrote: Actions that need no explanation to be understood.

Really kind story you shared and i'm thankful for that.

God bless you and that kid :)

HornetzSting9 wrote: What a great story! Eager to read more! Thanks for posting!

Radha wrote: Hey! Needy children always remember kind gestures even from strangers.

AURELIA wrote: Smile because what you did made a big difference in him...a few coins and a big smile...perfec combo. :0) ~Aurelia

nameera wrote: smiles do wonders!!keep smiling!!:-)

asanda wrote: Hey Arnee..its the thought that counts.
That was very kind of you..so SMILE because what you did will stay in his heart'thats why he will continue smilling too! Thankyou for sharing

JuneBug wrote: What a kind thing for you to do! You made an impression in the boy's heart...:]

lovebug wrote: Life is very often, not a pretty picture, but you gave what you had. That is enough.

martzi wrote: even a small things that we've share brings back a invaluable beam. SMILE ;)

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