Offering a Word of Love

--by barba_rath_yabal, posted Aug 24, 2008

It was freezing outside my car. I did not want to get out of it, when we passed by a small shop selling odds and ends. Suddenly I noticed a tiny figure, bent and covered with some bits of cloth, shivering with the cold from the harsh winds that were blowing so hard that night.

It was only 5 degrees in Um Al Quwain that evening, which is freezing cold indeed. Here was an old man of 75, seated in the corner of this store, waiting for anyone who would think of lending him a single coin or a cup of hot tea. I was about to open my biscuit packet , but my mind and soul went out to this old person.

I asked my husband to go over and hand it to this old man. He looked into my husband's face and smiled, I could see that smile from the car window and he said, "Thank you." I felt so happy and in turn I prayed for the old man to live through the cold night.

I was sure to visit again and find out how he was the next day, as I have to pass this way everyday. I did so, the next evening, and he remembered the car and came up to my window and smiled at me. My heart went out once more and this time I offered him a bag of food, which I carried with the hope of finding him in the same spot . He reached out for the bag and I gave him my hand , he held it and smiled and said in Tamil, "May God bless you. Thanks for this help." I looked at the old man and told my husband, "Doesn't he remind you of my Daddy?. My gosh, with that cap on his head and the smile in his eyes and the warmth of his hand, I could tell you this, he reminds me of my father."

At a closer look, I saw my Daddy in this old man, waiting for anyone to show him some mercy or love .I do hope all of you who read this, will remember that maybe one day, it could happen to one of us, so please do not pass by a poor person without offering at least a word of love and a kind smile or an act of kindness of any kind.

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Posted by barba_rath_yabal
Aug 24, 2008
Comments (34)

Readers Comments

thaata wrote: People vie with each other to help the rich and greedy but ignore the needy. You have done a great job and to bring smiles to others makes us happy.

Esther wrote: What an amazing story! Its so touching and it made me reflect on how we sometimes tend to feel that its none of our business to care. Help is a great thing. Well done!

Barbara Thyab Ali wrote: Dearesr warmth and artist,

Thanks for staying in touch, your note has send smiles that are miles long on my face.

Love to all of you who trust in me,

Babs.

artist wrote: I was moved with your story. Bless your heart and your family. It reminds me of the day i ride the bus with an elderly woman. I will that story next time.

warmth wrote: Very touching, it is really nice of u to help the old in such cold weather. God bless u and ur husband.

fatso wrote: Dearest barb,

All of us have a very special soft corner for our fellow human beings, only thing is we fail to dig deep inside to let our heart try to be nice to one and all.

All the best dear,

Love to your family and self
Babs

Barb wrote: This story made me cry. It was so beautiful. Perhaps it was the father. If we could all be so loving, we would have a better world. All of the stories on this site make me think more of my fellow humans and give me hope. Love to all of you.

fatso wrote: Thanks shabnam,

Your note brought a smile to my face.

All the best,

Babs

shabnam wrote: This story is an eye opener for many. Iam glad that there few good people till existing on earth. Good

fatso wrote: Hi Dazzel,

Thanks and I did smile to see your few words.

Bye,
Babs

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