Sometimes I'm in amazement of our neighbors...and daily so thankful for what we have. Most people in the USA would say that our things aren't very nice, as they are not new...but compared to many we know, we are SO well off.
example #1: What Strength!
A young 9 month pregnant mother of 2, walked 5 city blocks in the bitter cold and howling winds to come next door and get presents for her children who wouldn't be getting anything otherwise. She never presumed to ask me to come get her or take her home - they are just used to walking everywhere. They not only walked the whole way, but organized all the donations we got next door while there were there! Very humbled....I don't think if I was 9 months pregnant I would walk that far in the cold/wind for gifts or anything.
example #2: winter snow
Since our roads and let alone the sidewalks are rarely cleaned off, people have to walk down the street...pregnant moms, mothers with several children, handicapped, etc... Right in the way of traffic! To top it off, when cars go by, they spray the walkers with the slush/water.
These incidents make me GRATEFUL for our blessed vehicles the Lord has bestowed on us and to have greater appreciation for the blessings God has given us. It also serves to make me more compassionate towards those who do not.
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