I huddled under the blanket two kind strangers brought for me along with a coffee and sandwiches. I was very grateful to them. They stayed and chatted with me for a while. They asked me questions about myself and then talked about God. I listened and before they left, they promised that they would return to check on me. They left a pocket-sized Bible. Their visit encouraged me.
It’s been a year now since I lost my job and was evicted. I went to a shelter but left and came here where I feel safer. I reach for the Bible.
100 Words
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Notes to Women 
I wonder if this is a turning point for your charater.
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I believe it is, Sandra 🙂
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I hope this is the beginning of a new and happy time in her life 🙂
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It is 🙂
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Funny how she feels safer out in the open, so to speak. Here’s to new beginnings.
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I’ve heard about homeless people feeling safer outdoors than in the shelters. Yes, here’s to new beginnings 🙂
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In times like this we remember god only helps us in distress.
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Yes, it’s times like these when we can depend only on God for help.
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It looks like being a long path but perhaps she’s taken her first steps
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Yes, the first steps are the usually the hardest but it becomes easier after that.
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Perhaps she can find her way to a new life. Nice job.
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She definitely will. Thanks, Jo 🙂
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The kindness of strangers, even those who might be on a “book tour,” so to speak, can make a world of difference, for someone who is down and out.
My concern is when governments delegate their duty,to take care of these people,to private interests,who have no obligation to follow through, if certain contingencies such as belief or attendance at services are not met. The thousand points of light may quickly dim, when funding or enthusiasm or willing volunteers run short.
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Yes, one can always depend on the kindness of strangers. Hopefully the two people who visited her will follow through. You’re right, some churches are more concerned with numbers or attendance rather than the individuals. While you have churches who are diligent and dedicated when it comes to caring for members of the community. It’s not about beliefs and denominations as it is about sharing the love of Christ. Governments should do more for the homeless. Let’s hope that those lights will always shine and that there will always be willing volunteers, determined to make a difference for the down and out.
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Warmth, trust, comfort and safety are all valuable assets when you reach the bottom of life’s heap. I wish him well.
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Small acts of kindness can create turning points for people who are on hard times. I hope there is a way forward for your character.
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Hopefully the kindness shown your character will propel them forward in a positive direction and give them a hands up out of despair. A very moving story. =)
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I have a friend who works in this kind of ministry, going into some rather scary places to try to help the homeless. Loved your story.
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Hoping for a happy ending for her, maybe life is picking up? Great take
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Here’s to a new chapter! Great write.
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Yes, here’s to a new chapter. Thanks, Lisa 🙂
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