This time last year we were in a heap of do do so high we couldn't peek over the steaming stack of crap on our plate. This year we have scraped away at the pile and it's down to just scrubbing up and keeping on keeping on.
I aged more than I have in ten years in the past twelve months but lived to tell the story.
It is the story of a family that after twenty three years of sitting pretty hit a bump so high that it rocked us to our bare existence and made us realize how true the words are "Love is all you need."
By the grace of God the love of family and the help of many, many friends we made it through. I never pass a homeless person without thinking about how close we were to being their neighbors.
I went to Little Five Points this last weekend with my brother and sister to meet up with a long lost cousin. We had a ball and a great meal, all thanks to my bro and his excellent credit. He thought he was riding with me to meet a cousin we haven't seen in decades and re connect. It was really HIM treating US to a great time and my sister and me re connecting with a long lost cousin and our brother's wallet.
When we left the restaurant I had an awesome half a turkey club sandwich in my hand when a homeless woman approached us and asked if we had any food? I really wanted that sandwich but thought about the fact she was most probably living on the streets and would most probably never eat a club sandwich still warm from a restaurant. I handed her my box and my sister immediately said "Good for you, Kell."
That's the way it is in my family and that's the way it is in my life.
The Golden Rule is what we should ALL live by. Not doing so is the result of ALL our problems. Just think about it...
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
It's so simple..."Others" have not only taken care of me but gotten me through and made my life all the better.
Can we not love EVERYONE like my family and friends have loved ME?
So what there are a few (million) free loaders. Hasn't there always been? They profit from our generosity and sincerity but I am a firm believer in Karma... Pay your taxes learn the language and make a positive impact on our society.
I have never been homeless but been close (kinda in my book.) To not experience begging for a meal... only tells me I am on top and one of the lucky ones. The top of the lower middle class suits me just fine...heck it is a step up!
Count your blessings name them one by one....It's amazing when you do!
I went to my sister's house for Thanksgiving today. My sister is struggling just like me and my brother is just happy he only has see us twice a year (Thanksgiving and Christmas) . "One down one to go!"
With my brother at my back and my sister by my side...My blessings are easy to count..God blessed me with amazing sibs and friends too numerous to name.
When you think your life sucks, think about kids that are sexually abused. Think about kids that are bullied. Think about people who are starving ...think about people who are blind , deaf or mentally challenged. In the grand scheme of life I am "Effing Lucky."
True Dat, High Five and a WOOT WOOT!
Til next time...COTTON
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