Monday, November 2, 2009

Acts Of Kindness From Strangers

I picked up my newest addition of Women's World Magazine and found a great section they are including called "Helping Each Other." This week's story was about Charlie's House. Charlie is a 20 year-old disabled man that was born with Cerebral Palsy. Living an independant life would have been impossible for Charlie without a specially equipped house that included ramps, low light switches and wheel in bath tubs. Charlie's mom almost gave up on her son's dream of being independant because of the high cost of a special home until perfect strangers offered to build Charlie's house. Today, Charlie's house boasts residents like Charlie that would not otherwise be able to live independantly. Because of the generosity of strangers these men have the hope of living like other 20 year-olds, hanging out and watching the game on their big screen T.V. What blessings all the people who helped build this dream home have brought Charlie, his mother and this community. Giving to others in their time of need brings joy to both the giver and the receiver. If you know of anyone who has benefited from the kindness of strangers, please post here. We would love to here your stories of compassion and generosity.

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