I can tell you a little story that may explain why we should keep helping others if we can.It should not be because we have to but because we want to!
For many years I volunteered for the Salvation Army and got really fed up with some of the people who came in there on a regular basis to ask for food and clothing and having a fancy cell phone in their hand, and a much nicer car outside then I have. I mentioned these concerns to the supervisor and she explained to me. You see she said “The cell phones are almost a necessity nowadays, some people can’t afford home phones and if they are looking for a job, they just simply need a phone and we cannot forget emergencies if they have children. As for the cars, well it may not be theirs it may be a neighbors or a friends, and who can drag 10 bags of groceries home without transportation?” Ashamed of my premature judging, I went on with my business but she knew that I had a real problem with her explanation. She came back and smiled at me and said” Look, it is like this….some people will take advantage of us and there will always be people who are not honest. BUT...if we feed only one child that really needs us and is hungry……we done our job.” This note is in memory of Teresa…..the biggest humanitarian I have ever had the pleasure to work with and be friends with.
A couple of days ago I promised myself...That’s it I will not do this anymore and I am fed up with people who can't even take the time to send you a note, telling you if they got their gift or not. Well…today Teresa came back into my mind and I knew that I will keep giving because it simply makes me feel good.
I hope you all have a great day !!! :-)