I was reading some awesome quotes when I came across this one on Pinterest…
My life has been touched many times by ACTIONS from others.
My life has been blessed by people that didn’t just think about doing good things or said kind things,
but actually did good things for me and for others.
I am sharing today a piece of my heart with yours.
Please forgive me if today’s post is a little bit too personal.
Let me tell you something about me that I’m sure you don’t know.
As a young child there were few nights when we went to bed a bit hungry.
I could write an entire book about those years and the many miracles behind them.
Let me make the story short for you saying that sometimes you get to have everything you want
and sometimes you wish to have the little things you need.
I guess for us back then it was time to appreciate the little things we had.
I always say that I am so grateful for the opportunity God gave me to have less for a little while.
I know it sounds crazy!
Even though we had no money the mercies from above were always around us.
We always had shelter, humble clothing, friends and family that loved us,
and we had in our empty cabinets enough faith to go on.
When you have little you get to see more clearly the good in others,
and I think others are more willing to see the best in you.
Back then across the street from us used to live a couple.
It is sad I don’t remember their names but I clearly can see in my mind their sweet faces.
They owned a small tiny grocery store that they had built in what seemed to be the front of their home.
It just had a counter and shelves behind it filled with cans and things like that.
Something like you would see now just in movies or in the smaller towns of my island.
For the longest time the sweet old man that owned the store would call us.
He would tell us that my mom told him to give us a sandwich and a juice and that she will pay him later.
Every time I chose the same sandwich.
We would eat with such pleasure knowing that perhaps that could be the only meal for that day.
As I said this happened quite often as long as we lived there.
Life is full of surprises!
Little by little our life turned around and we moved from that neighborhood into a better area leaving behind the days of hunger.
One day many years later I was talking to my mom in the comfort of her nice home and asked her how she paid for our sandwiches if we had no money.
Surprised by my question she asked me what I was talking about.
In little words I explained to my mama what I just shared with you.
Tears filled my eyes as we both understood that she had never asked this sweet couple to give us anything.
They just did it expecting nothing in return.
They did it moved by the goodness of their hearts.
I believe that we all have angels around us.
Don’t you believe that?
Some of them touch our lives filling our bellies with “sandwiches”,
but some of them change our lives feeding our souls with their
kindness and goodness.
I never saw that couple again.
I am sure that both of them have passed away but their legacy of love and compassion
for me and my brother would live forever.
Their example changed my life.
I firmly believe that all of us have the power to make this world a better one
if we are free of selfishness and we do unto others what the best of mankind can do unto us.
I really believe this world can be as good as
you and I are willing to make it!
Free 8×10 printable HERE.
Thank you for visiting with me today and happy Sunday to all!
Besos!
Desirée
If you are new to my blog I want to welcome you!
I hope you stay in touch and Subscribe to The 36th Avenue via Readers.
Hi Desiree,
I have been reading all your posts with relish in my convenient email subscription. But this post- I just had to come down here and tell you how much it touched me. When everywhere people spread hate and selfishness and disregard, here you are, sunshine beaming directly into our hearts! Loved every word of that “personal” post you wrote, it is, in fact, personal to each one of us.!
Much love from India. 🙂
P.S. I take this chance to tell you how awesome this blog is! So inspiring and full of life and stuff one can do with it. Keep them coming! 🙂
Desiree, this was such a beautiful story of your life. Thank you for sharing. Even though the world around us has gone mad, I still believe in my fellow man and the decency of good people. God is good and, thankfully, that never changes!
Me too Darci!
I think there is so much good out there, I know everyday I find many reason to be grateful for.
Thank you for the visit and have a wonderful week.
oh my dear friend — i sit here in tears and i totally understand each word you say and i see deep into your heart…and what i see is what i have always known about you even though we have not met — it’s just something that transcends time and space. i do believe in angels and i do believe they are watching over us when we need them to be : ) sometimes i like to be a quiet angels and sometimes i truly need one. both sides of the coin are totally understood. i am going to light a little tribute candle tonight for that special little couple…i can see their kind and loving faces as we speak and sending hugs to all those angels out there — God bless them all and bless you and your wonderful family! sending hugs and here’s to always seeing that glass half full!
What a precious story.
Thank you for sharing it, it was something I needed to hear today.
Desiree, I don’t think my heart can take it! You are so inspiring!! Thank you for sharing such a touching story and reminding us that you can always find the good, even when it’s hiding in the bad.
Awww… thank you Britni! Have a wonderful week my love.
Desiree! while i was reading your story, this verse immediately came to my mind…
…for he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; psalm 91.11
thank you for your sweet words of truth girl!
♥ much love
Jaime,
What a beautiful scripture… Thank you so much for sharing it with me.
Desiree, your words here are so touching and beautiful. Not “too personal” by any means.
Stories like this one are what make us realize that humanity is more good than evil. More kind, than mean. Posts like this remind us that, even if it’s just in a small way, we can help people. We can make a difference.
I can feel the emotion in your words here, and I know that you will always find ways to pay forward the beautiful gift that the couple shared with you.
What a lovely bit of reading for a Sunday afternoon. Thank you.
~Jenn
Oh Jenn, thank you so much for your words and for taking the time to drop a comment. You made me tear up…♥
I am the lucky recipient of this story yet again… and once again it filled my eyes with tears. I love this story, and I am so glad you shared it with everyone. Its easy to see all the bad and awful things that go on in the world even by just watching the news, but for all the bad and evil that is out there.. there is a lot of good and amazing work that is being done. By a lot of wonderful generous people. Hugs, jen
Jen, I am with you… I still believe that there is more good than bad in this world. I think we need to do a little better giving the spotlight to those that stand up for what is right.
Thank you for the visit my friend… see you on Wednesday!
What a great word! This is such an encouraging post!
Thank you Allyson for the visit. Have a great Sunday!
Thank you so much for sharing your heart with us today! I LOVE getting to know the bloggers I follow more. Thanks again! Barb
You are welcome Barb! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment…♥