It is Jan 1, 2009. We spent New Year's Eve in Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD at a benefit ball for Caring Communities. It was a little odd, but something to do. Staying at the Marriott on Eutaw St, we were disappointed by the lack of hot water, however, the rest of the accomodations were very generous. The evening was cold and raw with high winds, so we took a taxi to our very close destination. Just too cold to walk. Leaving this morning, the streets were littered with the leftover celebratory modes from the night before. I noticed also, the only people truly moving on the streets were those who knew the streets best-the Homeless. I am troubled by these persons who either choose to live in the streets or are forced to because of whatever or whoever has led them to this lifestyle. My heart breaks as I watch them pull all they own and fight to protect it. Shattered lives-mindless motions...then I realize how very "rich" I am, with family, a warm bed every night, running water and food to keep me from hunger pangs. I am also extremely grateful for the health we enjoy and the occupations that keep us from the terror of the streets. God, please help those who choose this lifestyle. Help US in our blindness, to reach out and feed, clothe and mentor the World's lost. My only comfort in all this is I continue to believe YOU are in control. Protect, Guard and Guide them, for they are "we" at any point in our Journey, based on the decisions we make.
Let this year be a Year of Blessings to each of us!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment