I is for “I”
We all worry about
what we want forgetting what others might need. I work in a homeless shelter
and am humbled on a daily basis. I work with people that have no one but us. I
know it’s hard for families sometimes and that’s why they let them go. I really
do get it. However, there is great sadness in the face of each of these men
alongside the smiles they wear. It is a lot for them to handle.
To not have family
or friends is a world that is lonely. I can’t imagine such a world. I refer to each
man as “sir.” I do this to remind them that they do exist. Each has a different
journey that brings them to the shelter, and each remains a man. We have to
remember that these men didn’t set out to be homeless and live among five hundred
others in a shelter. Like us, they had dreams and plans.
When we remain focused
on “I,” we miss the lessons we receive when we interact and help others…
Stacey~
A touching blog. So true that no one starts out wanting to be homeless.
ReplyDeleteSo true, Stacy....we must think of others instead of ourselves. That is the key to self-contentment! Hope you are enjoying the challenge!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying the challenge...
Stacey~