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I have one of the kindest neighbors who lives upstairs. Almost every day she leaves a handwritten note on my door. It always contains the most wonderful and positive messages of God's joy and blessings. She has been through many hardships, and lives by herself since her husband passed away a year or so after purchasing the condo. Every time I see her, there is a light about her that makes me want to sit for hours with her and chat. She has a way of turning anything negative into something positive. And I really need that type of influence in my life. Ever since we became friends, I've learned to become closer with God, and it has compelled me to work on blessing others in the way my friend has blessed me.
I've always cared deeply about others, and now that I live in Dallas, I'm in contact with a lot more people. Recently, I decided to put together care kits for the homeless I see some days on my way to and from work. The care kits included things such as a pair of socks, knit hat, t-shirt, soap, and a few other toiletries, such as items in a first-aid kit or . Most of the items I used in my care kits were items I already had around the house. Everything was packaged in a zip-lock baggie, and placed inside of a used backpack.
Today I was blessed with the experience of giving away one of these care kits. On my way to work this morning, a one-legged man was standing on the median of Northwest highway and Preston. I had enough time at the red light to remember I had a care kit in the back of my car, and wait for the man to walk past my car. I hope to make more care kits in the future.
Tonight I have more homework due, and then work again tomorrow. I hope everyone has a pleasant evening. Please consider making some of your own care kits, or giving in some other way before the year is over. Here is a link to an idea for care kits. Also, check out this link.
-xoxo-
Stephanie
