Stories of Kindness from Around the World

An Old Mendicant's Treats


--by guin, posted Apr 18, 2007

An old mendicant came to my road,singing some prayer songs and asking for food.

I was just heading home, and my key got stuck and I couldn't open my door.  So when I headed back to the where the old man was sitting on the roadside, with a home cooked meal, fruits and bread, I couldn't find him there.

I walked down the road, thinking that maybe I could find someone else who could use what I had prepared.

On the main road, I stumbled on two little children.  They were evidently ragpickers, and they had dropped their bags of trash, peering into an Italian restaurant where several wealthy people were having lunch.

It was such a magical moment, me going there and handing them this package.  I can never forget the joy on the little children's faces on seeing the warm food.

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AURELIA wrote: Guin, you once again amaze me with your giving instinct. Your compassion and determination serves God's people in so many ways. GOD BLESS you. Aurelia
lovebug wrote: I am at the point in my life were I recognize, we all have gifts to give. For me, it is standing in one place and waiting, I don't have to go out of my way to give my gifts away. People who need what I have go give cross my path and I receive more than I can give.
afriendlysmile wrote: Hi guin

Those kids will remember that treat for a long time.

Good on you.
Go Smiling.

Afriendlysmile :)
ieiblue wrote: hi... it's been a while since I had the time to open this....

wow.. so nice of you to do that!

Be blessed! :p
sparticus wrote: food of kindness and compassion always tastes good
keep giving and you will always feel more full and complete

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