As I was on my way to the jeepneys bound for Balulang after my regular PEA trips, I chanced upon an old couple of maybe late 70s or early 80s. The man was busy making his wife comfortable in the cold rainy night, on the "kariton" that she was lying on, with a very thin piece of cloth for her blanket. She was trying so hard to withstand the cold with that cloth, but obviously, it can not. I asked them why they were in the Gaston Park waiting shed, and the husband answered that their house had collapsed in Calaanan, and that the repairs are not done yet. I asked if they have anything else with them to help the wife but unfortunately none. So readily I took off my royal blue "Bureau of Immigration" jacket, one that my friends and relatives were dying to ask from me since the day I flashed it to them while they grinned in envy. One that I myself would not let go of. However, I don't know for whatever reason, I immediately took it off and handed the husband my jacket. It could be because I was so touched by how much love I so there, as he was trying to make her comfortable despite the odds. It could be because of my undying fondness and appreciation for couples who stick together through old age, no matter what, for as long as they shall live. It could be because the grace of God is upon me that I count my blessings and pay them forward. It could be because my mother always showed us that inspite of our circumstances in life, there will be people who will need more because they have less. It could be because...hmmm...I don't know, I swear. I am just happy that I did. I am happy that I was given the chance and the opportunity to do one act of random kindness. It feels good.
As I was riding the jeepney earlier tonight, I felt the cold wind blowing, but the thing is, it was just temporary as I am going home to a well lit house with a warm bed to sleep in. My thoughts go to the couple who will need to endure the cold. So am blogging about it now, not to announce to the world what I have done earlier, but to invite you guys to try it. As "Miss Charity" would put it, random acts of kindness is similar to giving offerings in our churches, only this time, God is the direct recipient. For God said, "Whatsoever you do with my people, you have done unto me"...let it be our offering to God as he continues to bless our lives with what we are enjoying now... Thank you Lord and may the old lady and her husband be blessed too. Hope the rain will stop and give them not a cold night to struggle with tonight as they sleep in the open air.
Just to give you an idea what kind of kariton the couple have, it's similar to the one you see below...(got the picture from yahoo search)
As I was riding the jeepney earlier tonight, I felt the cold wind blowing, but the thing is, it was just temporary as I am going home to a well lit house with a warm bed to sleep in. My thoughts go to the couple who will need to endure the cold. So am blogging about it now, not to announce to the world what I have done earlier, but to invite you guys to try it. As "Miss Charity" would put it, random acts of kindness is similar to giving offerings in our churches, only this time, God is the direct recipient. For God said, "Whatsoever you do with my people, you have done unto me"...let it be our offering to God as he continues to bless our lives with what we are enjoying now... Thank you Lord and may the old lady and her husband be blessed too. Hope the rain will stop and give them not a cold night to struggle with tonight as they sleep in the open air.
Just to give you an idea what kind of kariton the couple have, it's similar to the one you see below...(got the picture from yahoo search)
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How sweet is this. I can only imagine how you had to walk away and leave them in the cold.
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