COUNTING MY BLESSINGS
We all should occasionally stop and count our blessings60 total reviews
Comment from Simple Reflection
Wow! What a touching story! I nearly cried. Your descriptions were vivid, and you made it easy for the reader to envision this dear lady and desire to help. Poverty is everywhere, and we should all be more proactive. Bless you for helping.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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Wow! What a touching story! I nearly cried. Your descriptions were vivid, and you made it easy for the reader to envision this dear lady and desire to help. Poverty is everywhere, and we should all be more proactive. Bless you for helping.
Comment Written 08-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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Thank you very much. I am so pleased this touched you.
Comment from I.T creatives
A reminder of lucky we are. there's so many people
who moan and wine about things not going there way
i do.
Nothing to moan about here.
It echoes the old classic and my personal favorite
'It's a wonderful life ', only , looked out of a
window and took pity and made a touching story .
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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A reminder of lucky we are. there's so many people
who moan and wine about things not going there way
i do.
Nothing to moan about here.
It echoes the old classic and my personal favorite
'It's a wonderful life ', only , looked out of a
window and took pity and made a touching story .
Comment Written 08-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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Yes, I occasionally need to look out my window and I will immediately see how fortunate I really am. I sincerely appreciate your generous review.
Comment from nelliesellie
I love the story. You blame Your country's poor on lack of social services in your country. But, America's street are full of the poor also. We have to give them some pride also. Most of these people will die on the streets. We provide food and shelter. We work on the physical but not mental problems. We wait too long and let their problems become chronic. Good work.
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2013
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I love the story. You blame Your country's poor on lack of social services in your country. But, America's street are full of the poor also. We have to give them some pride also. Most of these people will die on the streets. We provide food and shelter. We work on the physical but not mental problems. We wait too long and let their problems become chronic. Good work.
Comment Written 07-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2013
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I am originally from the US and know of the terrible plight of the homeless. Mexico is a very poor country and has very little to offer in the way of food, health care or shelter. But we do the best we can. Many are young people with on the job injuries such as amputations. Their immediate medical care is often taken care of but there is no follow up or possibilities of future jobs. It is a sad state of affairs and needs some serious attention.
Comment from slackgl
This story is so touching and real. All over the world there are homeless people that are often overlooked. Some of them have been professionals but somehow ended up on the a corner, in an alley or sitting on a ledge. We all should take the time to help someone because we don't know if that could be us one day!!! Thank you for the inspiring story
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2013
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This story is so touching and real. All over the world there are homeless people that are often overlooked. Some of them have been professionals but somehow ended up on the a corner, in an alley or sitting on a ledge. We all should take the time to help someone because we don't know if that could be us one day!!! Thank you for the inspiring story
Comment Written 06-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2013
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There was a time when I lived on the streets and you are right, we never know if, or when, it might be us. Thank you for your generous review. I sincerely appreciate it.
Comment from michaelcahill
I didn't even notice the length as your comforting and conversational style drew me in right away. This piece is so filled with compassion. It is most touching and affecting to the reader. It strongly instills in the reader a sense of wanting to do something. It makes me bow my head in gratitude for the ease and comfort of my life. Like you, it shall be a long time before I complain again. A wonderful piece. A winner as far as I am concerned. Best of luck. I vote at least. mikey
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2013
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I didn't even notice the length as your comforting and conversational style drew me in right away. This piece is so filled with compassion. It is most touching and affecting to the reader. It strongly instills in the reader a sense of wanting to do something. It makes me bow my head in gratitude for the ease and comfort of my life. Like you, it shall be a long time before I complain again. A wonderful piece. A winner as far as I am concerned. Best of luck. I vote at least. mikey
Comment Written 06-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2013
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Thank you very much. I am so pleased you enjoyed this one.
Comment from forestport12
Thanks for sharing this powerful story of a land that many of us may not understand. I know it doesn't tell the whole story of the counrty and the people. At the end of the day we are from one blood. Thought provoking and soul stirring writ. Stan
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2013
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Thanks for sharing this powerful story of a land that many of us may not understand. I know it doesn't tell the whole story of the counrty and the people. At the end of the day we are from one blood. Thought provoking and soul stirring writ. Stan
Comment Written 05-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2013
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There is poverty everywhere but there is also amazing generosity among the people. I've been here 8 years and love the people very much. I am so pleased this story touched you. Thank you for your lovely 6 stars, I sincerely appreciate them.
Comment from Shirley B
Dear sasha, This is a beautiful story. I felt like I knew this woman just by the few glimpses you gave of her. Americans really don't understand this degree of poor, especially for everyday life. Thank you for sharing your story.
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2013
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Dear sasha, This is a beautiful story. I felt like I knew this woman just by the few glimpses you gave of her. Americans really don't understand this degree of poor, especially for everyday life. Thank you for sharing your story.
Comment Written 04-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2013
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Thank you very much. I am so pleased you enjoyed this story. LIfe can be hard but a little compassion goes a long way.
Comment from amada
Congratulations in this story being selected as one of the best of the month. It's not just very well written with the adequate words, but it's written with love and compassion. You are God's messenger, that's what you are.
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2013
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Congratulations in this story being selected as one of the best of the month. It's not just very well written with the adequate words, but it's written with love and compassion. You are God's messenger, that's what you are.
Comment Written 04-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2013
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Thank you so much. I am so pleased you enjoyed it and sincerely appreciate your generous 6 stars and kind words.
Comment from Author Unknown
Hello Smurphgirl...I see you have a huge heart, and it shows in this essay. Sadly, the U.S. has too many just like this lady too. Where I live, there is a woman who's mentally ill and she lives on the streets. I've given her rides, and talked to her. She is over 60 and needs to be where she's safe. But won't stay put. Won't take handouts. She offered ME gas money once. So wrong for anyone to be homeless...and helpless. I've been there too. Bless you for being kind. A. /best in the contest too.
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2013
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Hello Smurphgirl...I see you have a huge heart, and it shows in this essay. Sadly, the U.S. has too many just like this lady too. Where I live, there is a woman who's mentally ill and she lives on the streets. I've given her rides, and talked to her. She is over 60 and needs to be where she's safe. But won't stay put. Won't take handouts. She offered ME gas money once. So wrong for anyone to be homeless...and helpless. I've been there too. Bless you for being kind. A. /best in the contest too.
Comment Written 04-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2013
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Thank you very much. It is so hard to see so many people who have no place to go, no money for food, and just wasting away as each day passes. I have been there too and I was younger and healthier too.
Comment from Barry1000
Very well written. The picture painted is quite vivid and stays with one long after reading the words. One wishes this was just a story and not an accurate account of one of the innumerable circumstances of similar people in many places, including the US, who endure extremely difficult lives with dignity. The author's compassion is admirable. Her guilt may be something to work on. However, the lesson and the message that we should all recognize how fortunate we are is conveyed very effectively. So few people today seem able to identify with that sentiment.
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2013
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Very well written. The picture painted is quite vivid and stays with one long after reading the words. One wishes this was just a story and not an accurate account of one of the innumerable circumstances of similar people in many places, including the US, who endure extremely difficult lives with dignity. The author's compassion is admirable. Her guilt may be something to work on. However, the lesson and the message that we should all recognize how fortunate we are is conveyed very effectively. So few people today seem able to identify with that sentiment.
Comment Written 01-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2013
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Thank you very much for your encouraging review. I sincerely appreciate it and your lovely 6 stars.
