perspective of time..
I was driving over to the Biltmore shopping center. I knew I could find Trudy (my son's dog) a sweater coat, she would be happier that way...after all... having to live in a snowy winter season this year... who wouldn't want a cozy coat!
Listing the things I had to do in my mind....
I pull up to the stop light....
to my right, there stood a girl, maybe 15, 16 years old
tears running down her dirty cheeks, stringy hair, visibly unwashed!
She was holding a cardboard sign that said "Please Help. Pregnant and Homeless"
For a flash, I questioned, ...could it be true, is it a set up, what if it is true, what can I do?
Right here in the traffic? How she must be so afraid and alone,...then the light turned green.
My mind racing....remembering the talks with a special friend, How he is a very busy business man, BUT he had always made time for the person on the street, the person really in great need....
I remembered the respect I had for him when he shared his stories.... How could I drive by...but do I stop? as no one seems to care enough to look never mind stop.
After all...I was in a hurry to buy a Dog Sweater...?!?!?
On that thought, I pulled into a near parking lot,
pulled out $20. got out of my car and walked back to the girl on the corner.
In surprise, she looked up...and the tears really began to roll.
I gave her my "mom" lecture...of "you get to decide today...get help honey, now! or risk this being your life.."
Go across to the medical clinic and ask for help. Today will be the day that you change the direction of your life.
She looks at me with tears in her eyes,....says "can you hug me." I did.
She picks up her bags and crosses at the cross light...towards a medical clinic.
I return to my car.
I say a soul felt prayer for the young girl
I was almost too busy,,, for what?.
and I think...
thank you for the abundance and love that I get to experience daily.
The closet of Passion....Today...Just Love.
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