Feeding the poor
Sunday, September 24th, 2006Today, marks the first time that I really got up close and personal with the less fortunate brothers and sisters in downtown L.A. and I must say that it was really a eye opening experience, one that I would never truly forget. To be there and actually witness the whole thing was surreal but at the same time I wasn’t scared at all, but rather touched and willingly with all my heart wanted to help them in small ways I can. But together as a group, I know we touched some people today, not everyone but at least perhaps a couple of souls. Events like these is one primary reason why I joined SFC, its to give back to the community who really needs help, admittedly I get more satisfaction with such. Because I feel like I’m actually doing something to make this world a better place, big goal yet achievable somehow.
Definitely, experiences like these, is what gives me another reason, another perspective in life. Just looking at them, I can’t help but feel great, though that is selfish to say since I am doing it at there expense, but it helps me realize how truly blessed I am with my life right now. I have shelter, I have food in the table, we have showers, we have a comfortable bed, we have our love ones, we have I believe is a purpose in life, no matter what that is. And hey, for the first time I am actually glad to say I AM GLAD I FACE TRAFFIC EACH DAY! It means I have a job and making something for myself and the future. It seemed like they(the less fortunate) was just lost, and seemed to give up on life, and that upsets me. All I can do for now, is pray for them, and pray that they need to do something with their lives, and they need to build a personal relationship with God. I think once they establish that, they will at some point in their lives, begin to realize there is more in this life than just rot in the streets, sleep in the streets just waiting for your turn to perhaps worst case is die.
I just finished my meal with my family and I couldn’t help but just smile at them the whole time, I love my family, I love my friends, I love my God’s gift and her family, I love my HH and I’m glad to be there for them, being there with them. Random thoughts, but with a purpose…God bless