I do try to give. I was always raised to “go the extra mile” and sometimes it gets tiring and sometimes I can give too much (in some folks’ eyes) but it always feels so good to be of help. I shared a couple of examples of how I give and help here, but I truly enjoy working and giving “behind the scenes” because it isn’t about the world knowing what we’re giving or how we’re giving, it’s the fact that we’re giving that matters.

*smiles and hugs*
Michele

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It sounds like you give a great deal of yourself and what you have to those in need. Giving of our time is one of the greatest gifts we can give and it benefits our lives as well as those we touch.

Thank you for sharing.

Yes, we have so much to be thankful for. I try to always keep my eyes open as I love to give any way I can. Sometimes it consists of me actually cooking food and delivering it to someone I know is healing from surgery and isn’t able to do it themselves. That could be considered as just a kind gesture, but most times these folks who have been injured or have been ill for a long time have exhausted all their finances and don’t have cupboards overflowing with food.

Other times, I take clothes right from my own closet to give to someone who doesn’t have anything to wear because their house burnt to the ground or some similar situation.

Those are just two small examples, but I thrive on doing and giving. My family and I have helped homeless people get on a train and get to family in another state as well.

There are so many ways to give, Rebecca, it’s unreal. It doesn’t always have to be money or material things. Sometimes you can just share a smile, a hug, a story… give the person who feels so lowly and unworthy that human connection others seem to feel they don’t deserve. Let them know their life is of value and that they matter.

*smiles*
Michele

P.S. I didn’t write a post like this either. I was delivering stuff to the needy that day, though.

Michele shares: Pulling the Reins: On Myself?