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1 Hour = New Life


--by Giovanni, posted Mar 24, 2008

One of my tenants has passed through a  bad patch after her husband started neglecting the family by not going to work.  She finally left her husband and is now faced with raising their 3 children by herself.

Last week I made it a point to dedicate some time to her.  She has not been working for a long time and it is difficult for her to get any social benefits. I picked her up from her rented apartment and took her to my wife’s boss who needs someone to take care of his home. Everything went very well and he gave her the job right there and then. Then I drove her to his house so that she would not get lost the next day which was to be her first day of work. I have also granted her permission to accommodate language students to generate some extra income from home. All my actions and phone calls

took approx. 1 hour.


This woman has taught me a great deal but surely the most impressive thing is that when I took her back to the apartment she said to me that she could start thinking of how she is was going to buy my apartment. Wow, I was so surprised that just one hour of my time could help her realize her dreams.  This experience teaches me that we only need to do a little and great things will happen.

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Readers Comments

EePee wrote: THANKS so much for sharing such a inspiring experience.

May you be blessed.
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cabbage wrote: That is really wonderful. You made a huge difference to her life just by taking the time to help her. Thanks for inspiring us!
wayfarer wrote: Oh, absolutely! If we do little things, God often makes them wonderful. Thank you for being so kind.
lovebug wrote: Only one hour of your time.Yet you gave this woman the most important thing in life (I know God is the most important)you gave this woman the ability to dream

If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it. William Arthur Ward
lmil1954 wrote: w, you have surely been blessed to be a blessing to others. Im glad youre here! Linda:)
AURELIA wrote: Your kindness is absolutely a blessing. Thank you for making a difference in her life and helping her with her dreams!!!! :0) ~Aurelia
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Thanks for caring and helping out!

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