Most people know this already but I got some really big and exciting news last Friday. Since this is my blog and I get to write what I want, I am going to tell the whole story!
Once upon on a time, long ago (last Monday May 21) I got a call on the phone by 2 different schools. Rolling Meadows and David Gorely. They wanted to set up interviews that week, so RM was for Tuesday and DG was set up for Thursday. Previously I had a few other interviews that did not turn out in my favor but the more I interviewed the more experience I was receiving. RM had a kindergarten opening that I applied for and I really enjoyed talking to the Principal and Title 1 specialist during the interview. I walked out feeling confident that they liked me....but honestly who wouldn't! :) Ok anyway continuing on...Wednesday night RM called me to set up a second interview with them on Thursday afternoon. I was so excited but didn't know how to prepare for a even more intense interview with a bigger audience. Thursday morning came and I had my interview with DG, and all of a sudden I knew I fit in. The principal was very relaxed in our interview and we talked about everything from school, to the Steelers, and the beauty of the east coast! We talked for about an hour and then he walked around the school with me. So to sum it up, the interview went really well. That lead me to start to worry a little about the second interview with RM later that day. What if they wanted to hire me before I heard back from DG?! Then I went to my second interview freaking out a little bit, but was soon able to relax because the teachers wanted to get to know the real me better so they asked me... What character would you be from a book, what is your favorite holiday, if you werent a teacher what would you be, and what makes me laugh?! Seriously I was laughing as I answered the questions, it was amazing. They also asked if I had been interviewing with other schools. I was honest and told her about DG. She wasnt thrilled but told me that they would make a decision that night and let me know! What how was I supposed to wait to hear from DG when they might be offering me a job this same night!? Tho other part of the story I left out was that the principal at DG that I loved was the nephew of the cooperating teacher while I student taught.
My teacher called her nephew to talk about me and how it went from his perspective. He thought I was great and I was in his top 2 that he was going to call the next week for a second interview. She happened to tell him that I already had a second interview with another school that probably wants me. He was upset and wanted to call me to have another interview the next morning. He didnt have my number so my teacher gave it to him and he called me at 7pm on that Thursday night. Half an hour later the RM prinipal called to offer me the kindergarten job! AHHHH I asked to think about it and would give her an answer Tuesday morning.
Friday morning I met with some of the DG team for that interview. This second interview was not all fun questions. The teachers drilled me with questions, but I handled them great! I left striaght from school for my road trip to Idaho. After thinking about the 2 school back and forth I think I figured out which school was best for me and made my decision. An hour into my drive DG called and offered me the job!! He asked if I needed to think about it and I told him I already had and that I wanted it!
It is such a blessing to have found a great job when I did. On Saturday I leave for Pa and Ecuador for a month and a half. Having to find a job in the short time after I get back to Utah would have frustrated me and stressed me out to the extreme! But I got it all covered and can now enjoy my vacation time!
YEAH FOR A NEW JOB!!! I'm going to be a teacher! I know that I got my degree in Special Education and someday I hope to work more directly in that field, but for now I am really excited for this new beginning.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Weekend in Park City
Last weekend I spent some time in Park City with some friends Meagan, Katie, Holly, Stephanie, and Larissa. It was a much needed little getaway that was enjoyable and very relaxing! I have heard much about Park City and was excited to visit. Upon our arrival we went shopping and walking around Olympic Park. I was a lot of fun to see where part of the Olympics were held.
This made me think of home because I live along the Old Lincoln Highway. There is a plaque thing on the diamond if you put your key on it a song will play. During sub sales and Girl Scout cookie sales Erica and I would play this song over and over again and sing it to the cars coming around. After all these years I don't think I will ever forget it...."Drive on down that Lincoln Highway. The longest road from shore to shore. Built way back when, by those hard working men. They had a dream, but they didn't really know bum bum bum bum!"
I love my BESTIE ERCIA!
Lets be honest my family are kind of hockey fans. The jerseys are from the 1980 and 2002 Men's Olympic Hockey teams!
Great sport right here!
Legit bronze, silver, and gold medals!
Bobsledding track, I want to go but it may be $200 for a run! Geessh!
Our amazing hotel room. Larissa and I slept on the window benches. It was very entertaining.
Someone took the queens so they replaced them with dinosaurs. I thought that was a pretty great replacement!
SHOE TREE! For some reason this has become a tree where everyone throws shoes on the tree and leave them there. I do not understand how or why this started but it is sweet! Luckily we knew about this tree and brought old shoes to throw in the tree. Sad to say Holly missed the tree and hers landed and floated down a crick in the back. Katie and my shoes landed beside each other the tree!
I am not sure if these families donated money or have time shares at this place or what but it was fun looking for places I knew, Hidden Valley was one of them!!
Trolley ride! So this one time I used to drive a trolley in Mister Roger's Neighborhood...True Story! Come along come along to the castle hug and song :)
John Wayne
Over all it was a successful weekend of fun! We met some cool people, made up our own synchronizing swimming routine, roasted mallows, ate lots of unhealthy food, ate chocolate with bacon in it, rode a trolley, played Just Dance, horse shoes, singing, and who even knows what else happened!
Sunday, April 29, 2012
The Sneeze
I am grateful that I was able to attend a religious college that held the same standards as I do. Each day reminding me to be a better person. Many may think it ridiculous the honor code I followed while attending college, but to me it was just a better way of living. At my graduation we were able to pray, to talk about religion and the things we believe. We were left with guidance and inspiration for the wonderful lives that lay ahead. I am sorry that this is happening in today's society but I am also grateful for the courage of these students who stood up for something they believed in.
Email sent to me by Pappap!
"They walked in tandem,
each of the ninety-two students filing into the already crowded
auditorium. With their rich maroon gowns flowing and the traditional
caps, they looked almost as grown up as they felt.
Dads swallowed hard behind broad smiles, and Moms freely brushed away tears.
This class would NOT pray during the commencements, not by choice, but because of a recent court ruling prohibiting it.
Dads swallowed hard behind broad smiles, and Moms freely brushed away tears.
This class would NOT pray during the commencements, not by choice, but because of a recent court ruling prohibiting it.
The principal and several students were careful to stay within the guidelines allowed by the ruling. They gave inspirational and challenging speeches, but no one mentioned divine guidance and no one asked for blessings on the graduates or their families.
The speeches were nice, but they were routine until the final speech received a standing ovation.
A solitary student walked proudly to the microphone. He stood still and silent for just a moment, and then, it happened.
All 92 students, every single one of them, suddenly SNEEZED !!!!
The student on stage simply looked at the audience and said,
'GOD BLESS YOU'
And he walked off the stage...
The audience exploded into
applause. This graduating class had found a unique way to invoke God's
blessing on their future with or without the court's
approval."
True story from the University of Maryland
True story from the University of Maryland
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Temple Experience
Today has been a fabulous day and it is only 1 pm! This morning I went to the temple with my ward. I want to try and explain a bit of what happened.
First off, if you have heard of the LDS temple that's what I am talking about. You can only go inside if you are living the standards of the church. That is why people who are not Mormon are not allowed inside. Those who do enter inside have to also be at least 12 years old. This may sound a little strange but when you go inside what happens is what we call baptism for the dead. Ok so it sounds really strange. Before I explain further you may or may not know how into family history the LDS church is, we kind of love it! The reason for that is to find family and ancestors as far back as possible and then take their names to the temple. I go and am a proxy, for the baptism. A priesthood leader baptizes me in the name of someone else. Because we believe in a life after death, we want everyone to be eternally happy and we believe that that happiness can be achieved by becoming a member of the Mormon church. Now just because we baptize someone that is dead does not mean that they are automatically baptized. There is something else we believe in strongly that when we were born we were given a great gift of agency. We are free to choose however we want. That continues on, meaning that those we stand in and baptize for still have their agency to choose if they want to accept that.
Right now on the earth we have 136 operating temples with 15 under construction. Inside these temples children, adults, and families all go to do the work for their dead relatives. The amazing thing is that no matter which temple I have been to whether Washington DC, Palmyra NY, Rexburg ID, Oquirrah UT, Jordan River UT, or Columbus OH they are always busy! Temples built on the earth are The Lords House, it is a place where he and the spirit reside. That is a big reason for going as well, to feel that peace and comfort of the Lord in his house. There are other ordinances done in the temples but I have not gone through that process yet and it is such a sacred act that it is not talked about. Thus I don.t know.That happens before getting married, or going on a mission, or when you are old enough to handle making greater covenants with the Lord.
Who knows if anyone is really thinking what it would be like to see inside a temple but are not memebers. Well after the temples are done they have month long open houses where anyone can go inside and look around. After the open houses are over the temple is dedicated to the Lord and that is when worthy members can be the only ones allowed inside.
All of that was kind of a background to a story that I wanted to write down because it was such a tender moment in my life that I do not want to forget about it. Today as I was sitting in the temple with some of my friends, Brittany asked if I would do some family names for her. Each name is on a index card like paper that is either blue for boys or pink for girls. You are only allowed to be a proxy for those of your gender. She gave me 5 of her family to do the work for and on the card it has listed their full name, where they lived, parents, and year they died. I like to look over the information to get to know these women a little and trying to feel a connection. Today as I was sitting a woman beside me leaned over and said that it would be good if I bore my testimony to them about what I believed to help them with their own decision to accept or decline the baptism. I have in the past prayed to be close with these people that they might choose what is best, but this was going to be a new experience. I said a prayer in me heart and silently shared with each woman what the church means to me and why I know it is true. Even though I have never met or seen these women I could feel their presence. To many this may sound like I am going crazy which I think is why the Mormons get persecuted so much for what they believe, but I am not crazy. I then went to baptize these 5 women and then be confirmed I know it was right and I could feel some of their happiness radiating through me. I tried to describe it the best that I could and to be honest it doesn't give my experience enough justice but I tried and I know that I read back and remember this story then I will remember the feelings I had at this moment.
First off, if you have heard of the LDS temple that's what I am talking about. You can only go inside if you are living the standards of the church. That is why people who are not Mormon are not allowed inside. Those who do enter inside have to also be at least 12 years old. This may sound a little strange but when you go inside what happens is what we call baptism for the dead. Ok so it sounds really strange. Before I explain further you may or may not know how into family history the LDS church is, we kind of love it! The reason for that is to find family and ancestors as far back as possible and then take their names to the temple. I go and am a proxy, for the baptism. A priesthood leader baptizes me in the name of someone else. Because we believe in a life after death, we want everyone to be eternally happy and we believe that that happiness can be achieved by becoming a member of the Mormon church. Now just because we baptize someone that is dead does not mean that they are automatically baptized. There is something else we believe in strongly that when we were born we were given a great gift of agency. We are free to choose however we want. That continues on, meaning that those we stand in and baptize for still have their agency to choose if they want to accept that.
Right now on the earth we have 136 operating temples with 15 under construction. Inside these temples children, adults, and families all go to do the work for their dead relatives. The amazing thing is that no matter which temple I have been to whether Washington DC, Palmyra NY, Rexburg ID, Oquirrah UT, Jordan River UT, or Columbus OH they are always busy! Temples built on the earth are The Lords House, it is a place where he and the spirit reside. That is a big reason for going as well, to feel that peace and comfort of the Lord in his house. There are other ordinances done in the temples but I have not gone through that process yet and it is such a sacred act that it is not talked about. Thus I don.t know.That happens before getting married, or going on a mission, or when you are old enough to handle making greater covenants with the Lord.
Who knows if anyone is really thinking what it would be like to see inside a temple but are not memebers. Well after the temples are done they have month long open houses where anyone can go inside and look around. After the open houses are over the temple is dedicated to the Lord and that is when worthy members can be the only ones allowed inside.
All of that was kind of a background to a story that I wanted to write down because it was such a tender moment in my life that I do not want to forget about it. Today as I was sitting in the temple with some of my friends, Brittany asked if I would do some family names for her. Each name is on a index card like paper that is either blue for boys or pink for girls. You are only allowed to be a proxy for those of your gender. She gave me 5 of her family to do the work for and on the card it has listed their full name, where they lived, parents, and year they died. I like to look over the information to get to know these women a little and trying to feel a connection. Today as I was sitting a woman beside me leaned over and said that it would be good if I bore my testimony to them about what I believed to help them with their own decision to accept or decline the baptism. I have in the past prayed to be close with these people that they might choose what is best, but this was going to be a new experience. I said a prayer in me heart and silently shared with each woman what the church means to me and why I know it is true. Even though I have never met or seen these women I could feel their presence. To many this may sound like I am going crazy which I think is why the Mormons get persecuted so much for what they believe, but I am not crazy. I then went to baptize these 5 women and then be confirmed I know it was right and I could feel some of their happiness radiating through me. I tried to describe it the best that I could and to be honest it doesn't give my experience enough justice but I tried and I know that I read back and remember this story then I will remember the feelings I had at this moment.
This is a temple that they are currently building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
How can I make a difference?
I wish that in elementary school all kids could just enjoy it and have fun. I wish that no child had to stress so much about life. I have students who tell me their parents are getting divorced and they are so sad. I have students tell me that their brothers and sisters hit them a lot. I have seen students miss school because they are at home taking care of parents who aren't capable of taking care of themselves. I know students who are homeless. I know so much more than I wished to ever know. I don't know if this is due to the area I teach in or if this is how elementary schools are these days, but it does not make me very happy. And with knowing all that, there isn't anything I can do outside of school. In school I give them the encouragement they need, a positive attitude, high expectations, and lots of hugs! If I leave my school never to come back again I hope that my 180 students that I worked with know that I loved them and care about them and their education and success in life.
All this came to my mind today as I was sitting with a group in reading and we were reading a story. The students had to then summarize what the story was about. One child wrote a few sentences and then in red pencil at the bottom in very big letters wrote, I want to die. It wasn't hard for me to see it written and we talked for a few minutes about it before I sent her to show her teacher. She ended up leaving the classroom in tears to go talk to the school social worker. I didn't even know schools had those until I started here.
Most of the kids in Kindergarten through second grade that I work with absolutely love me and I receive 500 hugs a day walking down the halls and into classrooms. This was one of those little girls and she did not give me a pleasant look as she was leaving the classroom, but there was no way I was going to leave it alone. Even if it was a joke, there always seems to be truth behind our statements and she is under 8 years old! I don;t mind if there is one less student who doesn't care for me, as a teacher I have to do what is best for them.
Another situation arose last night at school a boy was telling me that he expected to be in jail in 5 years. From how old he is know that would be while he is in high school. I asked him what he was planning on doing and he hoped nothing but he says he can't always control himself. Our elementary school also has gangs...yes I said gangs in the 5th and 6th grade. This student may or may not be involved in one of those. I don't know if it is expected out of these students to be apart of them or if they look forward to joining just as much as they look forward to junior high. I talked to him about school and how much I loved college and love school, trying to help him see the importance and he has absolutely no desire to go to college and who knows he may never finish high school, but I think he will. He teaches me gang signs, and all the cool raps, and how to write your name 'all gang-like'.
THIS IS NOT HOW CHILDREN SHOULD BE ACTING IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL! Surprisingly though all of this no longer surprises me anymore and I have just accepted the fact that this is how it is here. Next year the school is getting a new vice principal that has worked with gangs before and maybe he will be good for the school in more ways than one. But it is true, you do not teach at this school because it is easy, you do it to try and make a difference! That is how I try and look at everyday when I go to school. How can I make a difference in someone's? Maybe you should try and ask yourselves that question each day too!
All this came to my mind today as I was sitting with a group in reading and we were reading a story. The students had to then summarize what the story was about. One child wrote a few sentences and then in red pencil at the bottom in very big letters wrote, I want to die. It wasn't hard for me to see it written and we talked for a few minutes about it before I sent her to show her teacher. She ended up leaving the classroom in tears to go talk to the school social worker. I didn't even know schools had those until I started here.
Most of the kids in Kindergarten through second grade that I work with absolutely love me and I receive 500 hugs a day walking down the halls and into classrooms. This was one of those little girls and she did not give me a pleasant look as she was leaving the classroom, but there was no way I was going to leave it alone. Even if it was a joke, there always seems to be truth behind our statements and she is under 8 years old! I don;t mind if there is one less student who doesn't care for me, as a teacher I have to do what is best for them.
Another situation arose last night at school a boy was telling me that he expected to be in jail in 5 years. From how old he is know that would be while he is in high school. I asked him what he was planning on doing and he hoped nothing but he says he can't always control himself. Our elementary school also has gangs...yes I said gangs in the 5th and 6th grade. This student may or may not be involved in one of those. I don't know if it is expected out of these students to be apart of them or if they look forward to joining just as much as they look forward to junior high. I talked to him about school and how much I loved college and love school, trying to help him see the importance and he has absolutely no desire to go to college and who knows he may never finish high school, but I think he will. He teaches me gang signs, and all the cool raps, and how to write your name 'all gang-like'.
THIS IS NOT HOW CHILDREN SHOULD BE ACTING IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL! Surprisingly though all of this no longer surprises me anymore and I have just accepted the fact that this is how it is here. Next year the school is getting a new vice principal that has worked with gangs before and maybe he will be good for the school in more ways than one. But it is true, you do not teach at this school because it is easy, you do it to try and make a difference! That is how I try and look at everyday when I go to school. How can I make a difference in someone's? Maybe you should try and ask yourselves that question each day too!
Monday, April 23, 2012
This is who I am, and what I believe
I love facebook and some of the things that spread because of it. I can not pass up the opportunity to share 3 articles that I read today. Living in Utah I don't get that many questions about what a Mormon is or what I believe because people are either Mormon or they have lived here long enough to know who we are and what we believe.
As a Mormon, or a member of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, we have many standards or beliefs that seem funny or ridiculous to others. When asking about my religion you can ask me whatever you want and I will try and answer them, but please do not criticize what you don't know about. Countless times I have felt sad how harsh and mean people can be. I do not make fun of or put down any religion but respect those for what they believe. I ask the same of you.
If you want please take a few minutes and read these articles to gain a better understanding of some things that I believe. They are brought up more and more because people do not know what to think of Mitt Romney as he is running for president. He is being criticized for anything people don't understand, well then take the time to understand if you want. There are many more out there and you can find all those ones who put us down and put in their own opinions of what they don't know, but reading these I can tell you I see the truth in them from someone who has lived this religion my whole (almost 22) years of life. If you have more questions ask anything you want.
Mitt Romney - This only happens after going through the temple and making certain covenants with God
Mormon Temple - This also describes why someday I will be married in the temple and not everyone that I love will be able to come as well.
Serving- In our church we emphasize serving a lot in day to day life and in major events when ever and where ever we are needed. This is nothing new to our church, it is how we are taught to live.
As a Mormon, or a member of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, we have many standards or beliefs that seem funny or ridiculous to others. When asking about my religion you can ask me whatever you want and I will try and answer them, but please do not criticize what you don't know about. Countless times I have felt sad how harsh and mean people can be. I do not make fun of or put down any religion but respect those for what they believe. I ask the same of you.
If you want please take a few minutes and read these articles to gain a better understanding of some things that I believe. They are brought up more and more because people do not know what to think of Mitt Romney as he is running for president. He is being criticized for anything people don't understand, well then take the time to understand if you want. There are many more out there and you can find all those ones who put us down and put in their own opinions of what they don't know, but reading these I can tell you I see the truth in them from someone who has lived this religion my whole (almost 22) years of life. If you have more questions ask anything you want.
Mitt Romney - This only happens after going through the temple and making certain covenants with God
Mormon Temple - This also describes why someday I will be married in the temple and not everyone that I love will be able to come as well.
Serving- In our church we emphasize serving a lot in day to day life and in major events when ever and where ever we are needed. This is nothing new to our church, it is how we are taught to live.
Salt Lake City Temple
Rexburg Temple
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Charity to ALL men
This post isn't meant for me to brag or anything just so you know upfront. Today at church we were talking about charity and in the scriptures how it is always talking about helping those who are poor and those less fortunate. Also not looking down at the beggar's, because aren't we all beggars to our Heavenly Father? (Mosiah 4:19) We talked a lot about charity and how we can always be serving and thinking of other's instead of ourselves. Sometimes that is hard to do, but it is worth it. I can attest to that. I love the feeling when I am helping people because it allows me to stop thinking of my problems or worries and just think of improving someone else's life.
As we were talking I thought back to last week when I ran to the store for Annette. I went to Harmon's to pick up some trash bags, she gave me a $5 bill to get some for her. I went to the store and I drove past a gas station and I thought I recognized a car that was parked there and as I looked at the man standing at the pump on his phone I realized it was not my friend. I parked and ran into the store bought the bags and was walking out to my car with the change in my pocket. As I was about to get into my car this man that I had seen at the gas station was walking towards me and asked if he could talk to me. I of course let him and wondered what was up. He was now with a girl and he said that they were college students, out of gas and needed to get back to Provo (about 30 miles away) and didnt have any money. They looked a little rough and I usually don't give people money because you really never know what the true story is. I told him sorry that I did not have any cash to give them and wished them luck. As I got in my car I remembered that I had $2 in change from the bags in my pocket, but I thought well it is not my money to give away. As I started my car I could not get this man off of my mind. I felt bad for him, just as I do every 'homeless" man/woman that I see on the side of the road. Since I could not shake this feeling of uneasiness inside of me, I knew that what I had to do was help a brother out and go give him my $2. It wasn't much at all but I figured it could help and if he really was lying about needing that money well then it is on him and not me because all I was doing was serving someone in need. So I drove around the parking lot like an idiot looking for this guy again, I found him and told him I had found some money for him. He looked at me amazed and explained how many people in the last 2 hours wouldn't even stop to talk to him or even consider helping. I apologized that I couldn't help more but he was so thankful that I was willing to help at all rather than shrug him off and be rude like so many others. I don't know what happened to that man and I doubt that I ever will, but driving away I knew that I had done the right thing in administering to the needy. I only wish that other's could have been more compassionate towards him and helped him as well. I realize $2 isn't much but it made all the difference in my day and in his at that moment.
As I am sitting here recalling the events from this story I think of another that has been told to me many other times in my life, now this may not be the exact story but it is my interpretation...
There was a man doing some interviews at church and the first man walked in to talk with him and the interviewer said "Tell me about Christ." So the man proceeded to say how he was born in a manger to Mary and Joseph and shepherds and wise men came to see him and deliver gifts. The interviewer said thank you, you may go. The second man comes in and the same question is asked of him. He replies that Christ taught and healed people his whole life and then died on the cross. The interviewer again said thank you, you may go. The third man walks in and when he looks at the interviewer he gets down on his knees and says Christ, my Savior I love thee. MEANING: The first 2 men knew about Christ but they never knew him well enough to recognize if they saw him. It is not something that the third man knew exactly how he would look but knew instantly from being in his presence who it was. I think of those people who ignored or shrugged off this man seeking help, he is one of Heavenly Fathers children should we not treat him the same way we would treat our Father?
If there is one thing that I truly learned today it is relying on the spirit to help guide you in life and to extend charity towards all men, because Lord knows everyone needs a little bit of help and support. Reach out and be that support for someone even if it is dropping your extra change in the salvation army jar...cough cough mom and Nick :) I promise you will be rewarded for every good deed done in this life.
As we were talking I thought back to last week when I ran to the store for Annette. I went to Harmon's to pick up some trash bags, she gave me a $5 bill to get some for her. I went to the store and I drove past a gas station and I thought I recognized a car that was parked there and as I looked at the man standing at the pump on his phone I realized it was not my friend. I parked and ran into the store bought the bags and was walking out to my car with the change in my pocket. As I was about to get into my car this man that I had seen at the gas station was walking towards me and asked if he could talk to me. I of course let him and wondered what was up. He was now with a girl and he said that they were college students, out of gas and needed to get back to Provo (about 30 miles away) and didnt have any money. They looked a little rough and I usually don't give people money because you really never know what the true story is. I told him sorry that I did not have any cash to give them and wished them luck. As I got in my car I remembered that I had $2 in change from the bags in my pocket, but I thought well it is not my money to give away. As I started my car I could not get this man off of my mind. I felt bad for him, just as I do every 'homeless" man/woman that I see on the side of the road. Since I could not shake this feeling of uneasiness inside of me, I knew that what I had to do was help a brother out and go give him my $2. It wasn't much at all but I figured it could help and if he really was lying about needing that money well then it is on him and not me because all I was doing was serving someone in need. So I drove around the parking lot like an idiot looking for this guy again, I found him and told him I had found some money for him. He looked at me amazed and explained how many people in the last 2 hours wouldn't even stop to talk to him or even consider helping. I apologized that I couldn't help more but he was so thankful that I was willing to help at all rather than shrug him off and be rude like so many others. I don't know what happened to that man and I doubt that I ever will, but driving away I knew that I had done the right thing in administering to the needy. I only wish that other's could have been more compassionate towards him and helped him as well. I realize $2 isn't much but it made all the difference in my day and in his at that moment.
As I am sitting here recalling the events from this story I think of another that has been told to me many other times in my life, now this may not be the exact story but it is my interpretation...
There was a man doing some interviews at church and the first man walked in to talk with him and the interviewer said "Tell me about Christ." So the man proceeded to say how he was born in a manger to Mary and Joseph and shepherds and wise men came to see him and deliver gifts. The interviewer said thank you, you may go. The second man comes in and the same question is asked of him. He replies that Christ taught and healed people his whole life and then died on the cross. The interviewer again said thank you, you may go. The third man walks in and when he looks at the interviewer he gets down on his knees and says Christ, my Savior I love thee. MEANING: The first 2 men knew about Christ but they never knew him well enough to recognize if they saw him. It is not something that the third man knew exactly how he would look but knew instantly from being in his presence who it was. I think of those people who ignored or shrugged off this man seeking help, he is one of Heavenly Fathers children should we not treat him the same way we would treat our Father?
If there is one thing that I truly learned today it is relying on the spirit to help guide you in life and to extend charity towards all men, because Lord knows everyone needs a little bit of help and support. Reach out and be that support for someone even if it is dropping your extra change in the salvation army jar...cough cough mom and Nick :) I promise you will be rewarded for every good deed done in this life.
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