Just came from a very emotional Trader Joes trip. Its been a very emotional day for me, but I am full with joy and mercy bestowed upon me and I am grateful. My daughter Suhaylah was with me, as I got juice and crackers. Didnt want to spend a lot. As we were driving off, at the end of the driveway on the alley was a young couple with a dog. They were both dirty and held an old cardboard sign that simply read, hungry. I made eye contact with the young man as I slowly drove by thinking I wish I could do something but I dont have cash. I stopped at the other end of the alley and turned around. I thought, If I have enough for myself, I have enough for someone else. I turned around, pulled up and asked, if they would they like something from inside and if so what? The young man said, maybe salad and some dog food. We went back inside and carefully chose a couple of salads, fresh veggie box, water, apples, bananas and dog food. It was so hard to fight back the tears when I gave them the small bags because I used to be them. 11 years ago today, my daughter was born and we were sleeping in my Ford Focus with then 4 of my 5 children. It was also 35 years ago today, my mother was killed and I died in surgery and Ive always wondered why I was chosen to live. I have always felt like I could never measure up to the reason for being here. Life taken, given and given again to touch another life in another moment perhaps. We are all extensions of one thread. I broke down when I got back in the car as I explained why to Suhaylah. We dont have a lot, but theres always enough for another. Allah says, spend out of what I have provided for you for yourself and others. Life is a fragile gift and it changes in the blink of an eye. Today It was brought back to me that thru our personal challenges rises an opportunity to become an inspiration to someone close to us or a random stranger. Do good in this life. Its always over sooner than we want it to be. Do good in this life. Do good in this life. Some of my fb family have heavy hearts today and my heart is with them. Sorry this was so long. Monica Yasmeen
Posted on: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 04:31:07 +0000
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