First stop was the copy store to make some copies of the flier I made up for my open house. As we pulled into the parking lot, I glanced over to my right to see a woman bundled up in a hoodie sweatshirt holding a cardboard sign the read "Hungry...3 kids at home."
This isn't the first time I've seen people standing on the street corner looking for help, but it seems I'm seeing it more often. This really saddens me. I just read the headlines today that stated 45 million people are struggling to feed their families! How, in a country that has so much waste, are families going hungry? This just shouldn't be.
I don't know what the best way is to fix such a big problem but I know we must all do our part. When somebody is down and needs help, even if you have very little to offer, do something.
Today, I didn't have much to offer. I had no cash to give but I did have a $10 Kroger gift card in my purse that was given to me. Even though finances are tight for us, I just couldn't turn the other way. As we were leaving the copy center, I gave this woman my gift card. It isn't much but at least she'll be able to get some food for her family.
I am thankful for the people and things I have in my life. I am also thankful for being able to share with others, even if only in a limited capacity.
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