The Family On The Ferry

--by islandsylvi, posted Feb 24, 2012

I grew up with my mother's husband, unaware that he was not my biological father. When I see a loving family together it touches my heart.

The other day I was speaking to the family in the older camper van parked next to me on the ferry. The mother said they were taking the short ride to the other side of the inlet to go camping for their vacation. This sincere and open woman mentioned how the high price of gas and other expenses had made affording any kind of holiday at all very difficult.

There was a fifty dollar bill in my purse that I could do without, so I placed it in her hand and asked her to put it into their vacation fund. She and her husband and their daughter were surprised and touched. So was I.

My blessing was to spend a few moments talking with them and be included in the gentleness of their spirits. This small family brought to my heart a warm and healing appreciation for the love and closeness they shared.

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Posted by islandsylvi
Feb 24, 2012
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heartofflesh wrote: It is more blessed to give than receive!It is in giving that we receive.. You expereinced it first hand and I happy for you..It is a wonderful life and you are a star !

moral12 wrote: Aww, i know that they were extremely touched and grateful; who wouldn't be? Bless you for caring!

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