Little Blessings

This occurred a few weeks ago. One Saturday morning, a knock on our door announced some of the young kids who lived in our apartment complex.

I've known these kids to unabashedly ask anyone a lot of personal questions that many adults hesitate to broach. In this way, they discovered one of our neighbors didn't have a bed in which to sleep. Recently moved in with her young son, she ensured he had a bed, but did not have enough money to get one for herself and spent her nights on the couch.

These children then took it upon themselves to help her, and - without her knowledge - knocked on over 16o doors in our complex to try to raise money or get some people to help. After all, they concluded, everyone deserves a place to sleep at night.

How amazing it is that the loving actions of children can get people to open their eyes and see neighbors in need. Many of us have seen this woman around, a few know her name. None knew she needed help until these little blessings made it clear - we are here to help one another.

- ESA