My wife and I were on our way to the seaside just before sunrise to pray.
On our way we headed to a community where squalor is king. I got an urge to drive into the impoverished community instead of past it and bless someone financially.
My rent money was all I had and the rent was already one day overdue. Plus, my wife and I were experiencing one of the worst financial drought in our lives.
As we approached the area I told my wife what I was thinking of. She said, "Follow your heart, sweetheart."
We drove into the community and as we turned the corner we saw a woman with her half-slip pulled up over her breast and her hands atop her head. I walked over to her and held out a fist with the money inside.She stretched her right hand out and took the money into her fist to keep the contents secret.
I had given her a third of my rent money. Turning away I noticed a number of children in the yard behind her looking very sad and hopeless.
As I drove away I looked in my rear-view mirror and saw the woman holding the money up to the sky and falling to the ground in tears.
A long time afterwards I was traveling on public transport when a lady engaged me in conversation. She told me she was the woman I had given the money to and that she had nothing to give her children that day before sending them to school. The money I gave helped to break a cycle of hunger which was three days old! She cried as she recalled that morning - and my heart was blessed.
To some it might have been a stupid thing to do, giving away money we needed, but for me ... I would do it all over again!
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- Posted by BELLO
- Apr 29, 2013
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Readers Comments
Rajni wrote: You did a very good job. This post is very inspiring. I have reposted the link today. Thanks. Wish you all the best.
bilkis wrote: What an inspiring story, help others and the contented feeling that u have is the biggest reward
same wrote: Im sure you will be rewarded fot this generous act here and hereafter. Great deed indeed. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Brightflower wrote: Bli bless you from the depth of my heart. Your story made me teary. I just want to hug you tight right now. Here is a virtual hug. Bless you and bless your wife. She is wonderful.
sadaf wrote: That kind of kindness may be a source of your mental and emotional contentment which you cant earn from any other act. Love ya
Deneen wrote: Bello, i love your heart! My mom used to say the same. We are never too poor to share with those that have nothing, especially food. She always cooked and baked extra to give away.
mimi wrote: It's great to know there is still amazing people in this world! God bless you :-)
DaVinci PHARAOH wrote: You can't take your money to heaven but you can send it on ahead - pay-it-forward-kind-deed.
Sheri wrote: Awesome! I try to buy groceries for people and believe it or not, it is harder to get them to let you then you would think.
