So many organizations have events or benefits for cancer. I think it is wonderful to see so much support and generosity when it comes to cancer, or any disease for that matter.
I stumbled across an artist, Ingrid Michaelson and learned she was donating a portion of the proceeds of her song “Be OK” to Stand Up to Cancer.
I found it to be upbeat………..And truly, these are words that not only a cancer patient, but any of us would like to say………………
A few weeks ago at work, I had a visit from a gentleman that I knew…….not real well, but I had helped him numerous times fill out paperwork and apply for some government programs.
He was not a senior, but was disabled, mentally challenged and not really able to hold a job. I knew from filling out forms that “Joe” did not have very much money. He was usually unkempt, dirty, and his clothes never seemed to fit. He was one of the ones I actually wondered how he managed to live on such a small income from Social Security Disability.
I figured Joe needed my help with something, so I was really taken back when he sheepishly asked to borrow $20.00…………
My immediate thought was to say no. I really didn’t want to start something I would be sorry for………
Joe promised to pay me back, and looking at his hunched beaten demeanor, against my better judgement, I said yes. His face immediately lit up …..all the time swearing he would pay me back.
I handed him the $20.00 bill, knowing full well I would never see it again. A co-worker was in my office shaking her head and telling me I was nuts.
Today as I was typing away at the computer, I looked up to see Joe. I cringed…….’here we go’, I thought, ‘he probably needs more money?’
He handed me a crisp new $20.00 bill. “It’s payday, and I promised I would pay you back” he proudly announced.
All I could do was smile……….my faith in mankind somehow always has a way of getting restored…………
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