Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Every time that I feel down, or even have a bad day I am reminded that there are others that are really in need. Today as not a particularly bad day, but it really wasn't a particularly good day either. You know the kind! I visited with a friend just before class tonight and she was telling me a story about a young man who's father just passed away suddenly. The young mans mother doesn't want him.  He is supposed to be hyperactive with Aspergers Disorder.  He works part time at McDonald's, doesn't drive, and has no car.  He has very little and with his father passing, I was told he has no where to go. My friend said the young man has grandparents who indicated they would help the boy to get his drivers licence, but couldn't help with a car, or a place to live.  My friend said that her church was trying to help the young man to find an inexpensive place to live, some appliances for his kitchen, and anything else they can.  The family that he is living with right now indicated that he shows no signs of the disorders he is thought to have. This is a very sad story of a young man that no one seems to want and I was very humbled by it.  It reminds me that even on a bad day I am thankful for all that god has given me, and the reminder that I need to help others every chance that I have to do so.

3 comments:

  1. This is a sad story. I feel like as I get older, it is harder to remember how lucky we are. It is strange to think about how lucky we are compared to so many others and wonder why we are so fortunate.

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  2. Prayers for him and his future. Thank you for sharing and offering a gentle reminder of what to be grateful for in life.

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  3. That is a shame. I am thankful that we live in a society where people are willing to help others out, kin or not.

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