It was a family member who spent time in that facility that
connected us, knowing we were both writers. Pam & I became Facebook friends
and when her new book all about her experiences with these ladies recently
became available, I excitedly bought a copy. If you're looking for something
that will tug at your heartstrings...and make you laugh out loud, go to http://purpleladiesinrecovery.blogspot.com/
and learn all about Pam Kumpe and her newest book.
Pam also attends church with homeless folks under the bridge
of a large city nearby. When I met with her recently, she shared how just that
week she’d made bunches & bunches of biscuits to go with the donated water
bottles she had to give out. After the church service, one man asked if she had
made the biscuits herself. "With the help of a can and an oven," she
replied. She told him she'd forgotten to get some jelly so she used a whole
pound of butter to slather the biscuits so they'd be tasty. "Them's the
best biscuits I've have in a good while," he told her.
The Bible tells us envy is a sin but it’s hard for me not to
envy my friend and the way God is using her to bring joy to the forgotten ones
of our society. Then I remind myself there’s been times in my life like that. I
look back with much joy to the years I volunteered at a Montessori pre-school
located in Dallas’s inner city. The director and I crafted most of the teaching
tools we used back then but those little ones learned new things anyway. I
recall the sense of satisfaction I got the first time someone I’d been tutoring
passed their GED examinations.
It doesn’t take much
to reach out and give a helping hand, share yourself with others. Sometimes all
it takes is having your eyes open to the opportunities and be willing.
Oh my gosh! Gay, you surprised me with this post. You sent me sailing like a kite into the wind today. Love you!!!
ReplyDeleteNot only a good post, but a great inspiration. We should all reach out to help others. And it is easy. Oh, not the way Pam does it. That's real dedication. But, there are so many ways you can lend a helping hand. Start small and then you'll want to grow it. Thanks, Gay for reminding us.
ReplyDeleteGreat reminder!
ReplyDeleteGreat read thankyyou
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