Tuesday, August 18, 2009

hello again stranger!

I woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Got headaches, slept late.
Actually this is a story of guilt, giving and how you react to strangers.
It was a typical day for me, the sun is shining... the city road is packed with vehicles,praying that the flow of the traffic will run smoothly. As it is, we we're on our way to school with my younger sister.We stopped on the corner because an old woman, was blocking our way. She was saying something, so I listened to her intently because her voice is so soft , and I found out that she is asking five pesos, holding one hand to her stomach,gesturing that she was so hungry. I was stunned because what I actually have in my pocket is a twenty peso bill, intended for buying the local newspaper. So what I did, i refused the woman saying that I don't have any money and we are in a hurry. Then as we go along, leaving the woman behind, guilt struck me. I was thinking about my prayers...... I kept on begging to the Lord, but then here is an old lady asking for five peso, I could not even give something where in fact I do have a money on my pocket.
So after I brought my sister to school, I decided that I'm gonna give my money to the old lady. Along the way...just thinking of the act I stopped suddenly because... i found twenty peso bill on the pavement, wow is this true? I picked up the money, then I checked my pocket if the twenty peso bill was still there... yes it is in there. As I was holding the money on the left hand, the right hand was clutching the house keys. I hoped that I will meet the stranger again!
Magic, coincidence... or it was bound to happen? There she is... we will be crossing our path again!
I said, Lola I want you to have this...putting the money on her hand directly. She was so happy that she actually wants to hug me... I just said it's okay. Then I smiled, and continued walking on my way home.
Maybe, it was a test of giving! Anyway whatever test it maybe I'm pretty sure I passed the above average. The important thing is.. I've done it with the sincerity of my heart.

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