One day, I came across an elderly lady sharing her food with a dog. This made a lasting impression on me because she seemed like she didn't even have enough food for herself. Yet she still made the effort to share.This got me thinking. In my entire life, I have always had enough. Neither my family nor I have ever gone hungry. I often give thanks before eating a meal, but just saying words of gratitude at dinner or lunch doesn't seem like enough. I felt the need to do more. I wanted to share my good fortune with others.
As these thoughts brewed, I shared them out loud with my family. We did some math. There are four of us in my family. With two main meals a day, that multiplies up to about 56 meals every week.
Based on these calculations, we decided to prepare and give at least 60 meals every Sunday to street children and adults.
We began about two months ago. Now, distributing breakfast to those who need it has become a highlight of our week. My heart fills up with so much joy and gratitude every time I witness someone's face break into a smile while opening his or her lunch. And afterwards, we all eat our own Sunday lunch with that much more contentment.
What a beautiful opportunity it is to get to share my good fortune with 60 new friends every week!
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- Posted by appreciateall1
- Jun 19, 2013
- Comments (21)
Readers Comments
Bluebell wrote: You are a STAR, what a beautiful idea. Thank you for your loving kindness. May all you touch with your loving kindness find their lives blessed in ways that will enable them to have food and shelter every single day of their lives. Love and Light and Endless Blessings, Bluebell
bluxess wrote: Thank you for filling the gaps within them ... I am sure they must be having a great time in church seeing you all ... Bless you, Bluxess.
sysgram wrote: You are an inspiration. Blessings to you and your family for seeing beyond yourselves.
AURELIA wrote: Simply Beautiful. This is especially nice because it's being done as a family. Thank you for caring and coming up with a way to make a difference. Kindness Matters. :) Smile! ~Aurelia :0)
sabrina wrote: Absolutely and all those souls blessing you. I do this once in a while but you do it every sunday is wonderful.Great going. Smilesss, Sabrina
cabbage wrote: That is awesome! Thank you for doing it with your whole family--great idea.
blessinglife10 wrote: God bless you for your good deed. That love you and your family are showing these homeless will definitely overflows to you too. May you continue with your kindness.
princessliz wrote: So good to hear the whole family is on board, keep on counting your blessings. God has blessed you immensely! Thanks for sharing your kindness. :)
annjav wrote: Wow!
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: What a wonderful thing to do and how awesome to get the whole family involved! May you be blessed abundantly for your kindness and may the ripples of kindness you spread go far and wide! :)
