Trying To Help With An Open Heart

--by aprilannie, posted May 19, 2011

Cons happen a lot in our city and it can be hard to know who is really in need and who is trying to exploit other people's kindness.

Recently, I was finishing my work at home when the dog barked letting me know someone was at the gate. I rushed to see who it was and there I saw poor, fragile woman in her late fifties.

I said to her, "May I ask what you want?"

She replied, "Hello, ma'am, my name is Parvathy. My husband and I live in the slum nearby. We earn our living working at construction sites. A few days ago my husband tripped on the stairs while carrying a heavy load. He is badly hurt and hasn't been able to work for the past five days, and so we have no food. Now he is at home in bed with a high temperature. Please help me! I need to take my husband to a doctor!"

"Oh!" I said. "Please wait here."

I felt really bad about her situation but ... Was she telling me the truth or trying to con me for money?

Then I decided to help her. But first I said a simple prayer. "Dear Lord. You know how I earn my pennies, so please see to it that my hard earned money helps the real need. Amen."

I went out with a fifty rupee note and handed it to her. The moment she got the money she broke down in tears. She took my hand and said, "May God bless you abundantly, my dear! Thank you so much!"

I was so moved, and turned back to my work smiling.

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Posted by aprilannie
May 19, 2011
Comments (23)

Readers Comments

madeusmile wrote: Always give from your heart... if the recipient of your good deed is not worthy it doesn't lessen your kindness one bit. You are very kind!

trueblue wrote: The eyes are the window to the soul...

Bluebell wrote: May Parvathy, the Goddess, showers you with endless blessings. Love and Light and a Thousand Smiles Bluebell

unknown wrote: You made her life that day aprilannie ... as madeussmile says, your kindness ... your giving doesn't reduce one bit ... kindness is not a naive act but an act that simply gladdens one's soul ... God bless ...

aprilannie wrote: Oh, thank you all...

Smiles !!!!!!!!!!!!!

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Bless you for following your heart. God knows your heart was in the right place and the woman's tears confirm it. Nice going! :)

michi wrote: 2 Cor 9:7 says, "Each one of you should give just as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, because God loves a cheerful giver."
God bless you! Spread the love! :)

sajha wrote: So often those of us with "pennies" are the first to give. Blessings on you, annie!

Jill wrote: That is so cool that you helped her. Never neglect the chance to help someone out. God bless and keep doing it. And no act of kindness is ever too small.

arundebnath wrote: I know exactly how you felt initially. You give with love and no one can lessen your kindness - not even tricking away your 50 million rupees. Kindness can only light up someone's darkness.

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