Pay It Forward...

Several years ago there was a movie called 'Pay It Forward'.  It was the story of a boy who felt the world could be made a better place by doing a needed favor for three different people without being asked, and then ask them to do the same for three others.  I liked this concept; so simple, yet so difficult.  People are generally cynical and wary of something being done for them without any type of compensation.

You all know that I am going thru some 'challenging' times at present.  I have been without a steady job for 16 months.  Although I do my best to keep my spirits up, there are days when it is just near impossible to remain calm and keep my faith.  I have never been one to rely on anyone's help; I've always been able to take care of myself...but this time there are just too many balls in the air to continually juggle.

I know I will get thru this time as all difficulties eventually end....but today turned out to be one of those days where I was able to be on the receiving end of a Pay It Forward.  My bank account had a balance of $29.73 and my gas tank was empty (so empty, the 'Check Gauge' lite was literally screaming at me from my dashboard).  I had $1 on me...so I put $20 in the gas tank and since it is Crusade for Children weekend and I was stopped at an intersection, I donated the $1 to the kids....I figure they needed it more than me.  While driving home I mentally started to juggle how I was going to last until next weekend on $9.73.....???

When I got home I found a card in my mailbox with no return address, just a note saying that this person had gone thru some rough times and was helped out by an anonymous friend.  This person also went on to say that when the opportunity arose the kindness would be forwarded to a 'perfect person'.  Also enclosed were five $20 bills.  I broke down and sobbed....and I thanked God for this kindness and this friend....

And yes, you can be sure that when I'm back on my feet again, I will most definitely Pay It Forward.....

God Bless you my dear, dear friend.....