That's What Neighbors Are For
October 05, 2009 Filed in: Blog
Anonymous from Wheeling
WV writes in...
My neighbor, a
vibrant middle aged woman, had a debilitating
stroke a few months ago which left her partially
parilized on one side. This has created an a burden
for her husband requiring him to take a leave of
absence from work to care for her 24/7. Financial
resources as well as sitters for the home have been
limited.
Our neighborhood all pitched in to assist with medical expenses. Personally, I don't have much money to offer as our household is suffering finiancial woes itself. My contribution has been to share a home cooked meal on the weekends as well as my time one evening a week to sit with her. My effort doesn't seem like much to me as compared to the weight of their situation, but it's the little things that matter & this is what changes the world.
We all have different ways that we can Be the Blessing. Some of us can contribute financially, others with time or food or in some other way. The bottom line is we all have something to offer, and this story is a heart warming example of an entire neighborhood jumping in and Being the Blessing, each in their own way. What a difference for that family.
Thanks for Being the Blessing!!!
Chris
Our neighborhood all pitched in to assist with medical expenses. Personally, I don't have much money to offer as our household is suffering finiancial woes itself. My contribution has been to share a home cooked meal on the weekends as well as my time one evening a week to sit with her. My effort doesn't seem like much to me as compared to the weight of their situation, but it's the little things that matter & this is what changes the world.
We all have different ways that we can Be the Blessing. Some of us can contribute financially, others with time or food or in some other way. The bottom line is we all have something to offer, and this story is a heart warming example of an entire neighborhood jumping in and Being the Blessing, each in their own way. What a difference for that family.
Thanks for Being the Blessing!!!
Chris