These are hard times, but when you live in a county that is poor to begin with, the hard times hit even harder. I could not stop thinking about the holidays coming.
Being poor is humiliating. I have been poor. There was always someone trying to assure you that it was all your own fault that you were poor. Everyone felt qualified to opine on why you were struggling. I had three children. I wanted the best for them. But I felt like the biggest failure ever.
And I just had this idea rolling around in my head. I threw it out into the community, expecting to be ridiculed.
But I wasn't. People seized on it. Offers of donations, volunteers. Venue suggestions. I have a call into a church right now, but have not heard back. People want to involve their kids even.
And it is a beautiful, beautiful reminder that for all the ugliness in the world, there is still goodness. There are scores of people ready to jump up and try to make a miracle, just waiting for their chance to be a part of something positive.
I am afraid to jinx it, so I am keeping my tiny little flame close for right now, but oh if only it can happen!
I am so excited to hear about this when you are able to share! I will keep my fingers crossed and send some prayers your way. I don't know what you think, but I know in my community the shutdown has really brought people together. Lots of donations of food to blessing boxes, a huge frozen turkey collection for the food bank, coat drives and even people preparing an extra casserole and offering it up to families on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteI have good feelings about whatever you are organizing!
If anyone can keep that tiny flame of hope alight, it's you. I also know that you'll light others with it as well.
ReplyDeleteBeing willing to help is a fabulous place to begin. Good for you.
ReplyDeleteWhatever your idea is I hope it bursts out in joy and help!
ReplyDeleteAtta girl, Debby. You have a good soul and practical hands.
ReplyDeleteBonnie in Minneapolis
Every little bit helps. Many times it doesn't take much of a hand up to get somebody independent.
ReplyDeleteOur tiny village often comes together in times of need, 2020 was a great time, so many people helping each other, our 2 homeless men were found local places to stay, lunches were paid for in the local pub so they had hot food. There is a network of drivers here to help with free lifts. Communities can be wonderful.
ReplyDeleteIt is good to be reminded that there is goodness in people and a willingness to help.
ReplyDeleteAll the private support is so nice to know, and whatever you have set up, it will a be great way to help people. But ultimately, it should be to the government to look after the poor.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to what you have up your sleeve!
ReplyDeleteOh, Debby- I admire you so much.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with your idea - hope it works!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your idea! Cali
ReplyDeleteHope is a life saver. Best wishes for your idea.
ReplyDeleteHope this works out and good is done.
ReplyDeleteThe UK and the West are running out of money. The life style is not sustainable. We all need to stop being greedy, live more simply, and help each other.
ReplyDeleteWell good luck with your plan and I hope it brings good fortune and feelings too - good Karma if you like. I tend to agree with Tasker (above) especially the implication that society should be collective endeavour
ReplyDeleteLove this! A friend recently texted me with an idea I think is similar to yours. Doing SOMETHING when people around us are in need. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGood for you for trying to make a difference.
ReplyDeleteSending good vibes that your idea becomes reality!
ReplyDeleteGood luck. I hope your idea pans out.
ReplyDeleteYou are wonderful, Debby. Yes, I remember being poor as a child. I just didn't know it because everybody in our neighborhood was poor. However, all our basic needs were met. We had food, clothing and shelter from the sugar plantation. But things are much worse in Hawaii now. We have so many homeless people. It's really sad.
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