A zip-lock bag full of crackers, juice and cookies lay on the back seat of my mother-in-laws car. My 10 year old vehicle broke down again, so my husband’s mother loaned me her zippy little car for a few days. I thought, “What a great idea, snacks and a beverage for when she’s stuck in traffic.” Think about it Diana, we are in Greensboro, NC, not Atlanta, Georgia.
I decided not to think about it and the subject came up in her bible study class anyway. A friend of my mother-in-law stated that she was rather uncomfortable giving money to homeless people. It may have something to do with the odor of alcohol, the lit cigarette or being looked at through blood shot eyes. Whatever the case the vote was unanimous that we all had similar thoughts of uneasiness.
My in-laws pack up these goodies for the homeless people working the intersection we pass everyday going into Greensboro.
I love the idea of helping out the less fortunate in this”out-of-the-box” manner. I decided to participate. It makes me feel good and I hope to add a little nourishment for someone less fortunate than myself. Then I thought of the Kindness Cards offered by The Miss Foundation. The cards say, “This random act of kindness… done in loving memory of….”
Giving back to the community in this fashion may touch the heart of a homeless person in a positive way. One never knows when they are making a memory, but it’s worth trying. This act of kindness gives me the opportunity to write my stillborn son’s name over and over again loving it even more.
This Random Act of Kindness……
Done in Loving Memory of Tanner Lee
Peace Love and Hugs from Above www.justacloudaway.com
Diana
