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The Return of Lucky Charms and Community Service Yesterday a XII Step girlfriend called advising "We HAVEN"T seen you at any meeting in a week. I expect you to be at the Tuesday Meeting tomorrow. Are you okay? Should I pick you up?" Dah! At XLIII years - I am not concerned or a like a naughty skipping church. Later that night I was in the Emergency Room getting pumped full of antibiotics. I am so tired of IV's, vampires, and needles but it could have been worse. I actually felt better today and got out to do some errands. The outdoor food pantry was in dismal shape. It looked like someone put in stuff that they received from the in bi-monthly pantry at a different church stuff they didn't want to eat. I am certain that refugees from THlRD World countries would be grateful but we can do better than that. So tonight, I went the meeting. The lecturing GF didn't even bother to attend. On the way home, I stopped at the local dollar store and was able to restock the pantry for a small amount of $$$$$. The Bi-Monthly Pantry usually serves the elderly and the non-working poor. The outdoor pantry serves the working poor. Philippine and Jamaican workers from the local hotel. My Higher Power takes care of me in so many ways thus it's my obligation to be an instrument for someone else's blessings. It is also very gratifying to realize that I can be part of a young girl's success by helping her project to be successful. Women should be empowering and uplifting each other. I remember how those Lucky Charms made my heartbroken s0n's day a tad bit better. I can do the same for someone else. Life on life's terms.    Abracadabra  |
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My Quaker GF knew I was in ER and asked, "What can I do for you?" My reply, "Listen to me b*tch, moan, stomp around and have a tantum!" Laughing, she replies, "Fine, you can vent in front of me!" I tend to put a time limit on my "Pity Parties." There is nothing more effective than doing something for someone else to snap out of it. Abracadabra
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My Quaker GF knew I was in ER and asked, "What can I do for you?" My reply, "Listen to me b*tch, moan, stomp around and have a tantum!" Laughing, she replies, "Fine, you can vent in front of me!" I tend to put a time limit on my "Pity Parties." There is nothing more effective than doing something for someone else to snap out of it. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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That is good thinking..... a time limit on the pity party and then doing something for someone else. That pantry is rather small, but it sounds like it is a blessing for some people. Things like Ramen noodles may not be the most nutritious, but they can be a life saver. I remember a time they were a staple in my cabinet, because they are cheap, filling, and my son really liked them. I was glad to see some "goodies" too because in addition to the staples, people need a little extra treat that they may not otherwise be able to afford. Abracadabra
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