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he rings the bell while
she sits and smiles
in her wheelchair
i drop the coins
into the kettle to
test my giving mettle
he rings the bell while
she sits and smiles
in her wheelchair
© December 2012
Renee Espriu
I normally do not give change this time of year to the Salvation Army as there are kettles and bell ringers in front of every store but on a cold rainy day a woman in a wheelchair, bundled and with a stocking cap on, caught my eye. She was in earnest about someone, anyone giving money to drop with a clanking noise at the bottom of the kettle. Everyone, including myself, hurried into the store to get out of the rain and although she was under a bit of store awning she wasn’t the least bit concerned about the weather. On the way out I broke my habit of not putting change in the kettle and this time did. She smiled and gave me a “Merry Christmas!” and what could be better than that.
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What indeed could be better than that smile Renee. I give to the Salvation Army most times when I see them. The reason being they gave their help many years ago when my younger sister ran away from home. Wishing you a wonderful warm smilely day xxx
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They give to so many people. Here today there was a news channel collecting toys to give to children that have none and the giving was through the Salvation Army.
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I do give to some but, then if I gave to all I’d be in need of their help too.
But, don’t think I could have passed your lady by without dropping something in either…the smile was well worth it 🙂
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It really did make me feel better after all. Thanks!
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cute one!
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Thanks Trisha and for visiting.
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I love this post! 🙂
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So many things touch my heart when I watch people and my mind begins to whirl and wonder about their lives. This happened to be one of those moments. Thank you Jamie.
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