Hello everyone!
Happy new month! In this month, I pray that our dreams, aspirations and prayers will continue to be met by our maker, even as we continue to look into the future with hope knowing that our redeemer still lives.
A friend of mine tagged me in a post on FB written by Tyler Perry on March 21, 2007, the story kinda worked on me and this is because just like me, I believe we all have been through that lane before. So, like I always do, I want to share it here on this platform so that anytime you feel like giving in to the battles of your days, anytime you feel like throwing in the towel, anytime you feel all is lost, anytime you feel like saying "I have had enough!" just remember that God has prepared someone somewhere waiting to get connected to you and to help you pull through life. You are never alone... Enjoy:
"This morning I woke and was so frustrated about all the stuff
I'm dealing with, trying to get this studio open. I was about to open
my mouth and start complaining when I remembered something that
happened to me about a year ago.
I was walking to my car and
this woman who looked to be homeless started walking towards me. I'm
ashamed to say this but I thought, "I don't feel like being hustled
today." Then I got quickly convicted. I felt guilty so I started
digging in my pocket for some money. As she got closer I noticed that
she had the kindest eyes that I had ever seen. As I was reaching into
my pocket she started to speak. I thought, "Here goes the sales pitch".
She said "Excuse me sir, I need some shoes". Can you help me? My eyes
filled with water because I remember being out on the streets and
having only one pair of run over shoes. I was taken aback for a second.
I
took her inside the studio and had my wardrobe people find shoes in
her size. As she put the shoes on she started crying, praising God and
thanking Jesus, and saying, "My feet are off the ground! My feet are
off the ground!" Several of the wardrobe people started crying. I was
crying. But I never forgot that, "My feet are off the ground!" I
thought, "Wow! All she wanted was some shoes." She quickly disappeared
and never asked me for a dime.
I realized that I still had the money
in my hand so I went out looking for her. She was gone just that quick
so I looked all around the neighborhood for her. I found her standing
on a corner looking down at her shoes still crying. I was so touched I
asked her how she had gotten homeless.
She told me that she had AIDS
and that she was waiting to get into a shelter. She said that her
family had turned their backs on her and she had nowhere to go and that
God would make a way for her. I said to myself, "He just did." Her
faith and her praise moved me. I took her to a nearby hotel and
put her up until she was able to get on her feet. I had someone that
worked for me to check on her from time to time and make sure that she
had food and clothes. After about a month or so we lost touch but I
never forgot her.
This past summer I was shooting "Daddy's Little
Girls" and this woman walks up to me smiling. I didn't recognize her
face but her eyes were familiar. She had on a really nice dress and her
hair was done. It was her! She told me that the little help that I had
given her changed her life. She was in a house now and doing very
well.
I said all of that to say this. After I met this woman,
every time I think about complaining and mumbling I remember, "My feet
are off the ground!" I wanted to share this with you just to let
you know that when I say that I am thankful for you, I really mean it.
And when I say that you are a blessing to me, I mean it. We take so
much for granted sometimes that I just wanted all of you to know that I
am grateful to God for you everyday."
Thank you for being in my life. I appreciate every single time you stop by to view my blog, and I am touched much more, everytime you actually articulate words in order to comment on something I have written. It gives me hope, because to me (I don't know about others) it means that I must be doing something right and that if I can just keep at this, maybe, just maybe, it will come to a time, when someone will always visit, just so that he/she could find hope for the day. It tells me that in my little way, I am helping someone (hopefully) to say "my feet are off the ground!" The fulfillment alone, of having you in my life tells me that I also have the good grounds to say "my feet are off the ground! Yes!!!
Sincerely, thank you for being in my life, and thank you for reading.
Sincerely, thank you for being in my life, and thank you for reading.
Peace...I'm out!
Hmmm, this is the power of what a little gesture to help can do in someone's life. This shows that no matter how big our problems are, we can still put a smile on someone's face.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
Yes! my dear, yet we get too busy to even notice it.
DeleteVery touching story with a clear message. I thank God that my feet are off the ground too. Thanx for sharing Priscy and thanx a lot for checking up on me *hugs*
ReplyDeleteawwwww, glad to know your feet are off the ground too. *hugs* good to have you back!
DeleteVery clear. Very very clear.
ReplyDeleteYup! I hope you dey gidigba. Yes?
DeleteThis is sure a testimony, I'm glad for you. have a great month.
ReplyDeletehave a great month too Myne and thanks for the comments.
DeleteRead this from Tyler Perry's page too... Awesome stuff! Thanksgiving is a must when you hear stories like this...
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Yes! thanksgiving is a must both to our maker and the people who touch our lives in every way possible. thanks for the comments
DeleteWhat a story. May I always remember to give thanks to our Creator
ReplyDeletenecessary! very very necessary. thanks for the comments.
DeleteWhat a beautiful message. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed month too.
wish you the same and many more of much blessings in the coming months.
DeleteAwesome story. So touching. I wish I could change someone's life as well. I mean, I think I haven't.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful message and nice blog to!
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@Gnetch, i think you have, even a call or an encouraging message to someone at a time when the person needs it all forms part of changing one's life. thanks for the comments and thanks for dropping by.
Delete@Somewhere in Moscow, thanks for passing through, am heading straight to your blog.
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ReplyDeletei am hear now wai! lol, hope you remember that word. lol
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