tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2926212489650811145.post8617640571669453988..comments2023-11-12T22:21:26.807-08:00Comments on Just Practicing Random Acts of Kindness: The Face of the HomelessSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08021965849265965062noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2926212489650811145.post-76771226538752069342016-09-05T07:43:49.040-07:002016-09-05T07:43:49.040-07:00Hi sue, I love your blog post about this homeless ...Hi sue, I love your blog post about this homeless woman! I live in the same part of long beach an have seen this woman for yours. She is a b total enigma and completely fascinating to me too. She is quite admirable, yes I completely agree with what u say about how she is a great reminder of positivity. She seems old but so resilient and determined. She is amazing. I used to see her all the time at the library I used to go to a lot in past years with my daughter to help her with homework. I too felt compelled to give her money and help her out in some way but found it so so hard to approach her. What I ended up deciding to do was to leave a small bag like a brown paper lunch bag with a lunch and some money with a note for her right on top of her wagon while she was inside the library reading!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08404596520913048476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2926212489650811145.post-50709000848026363652010-10-15T02:34:35.727-07:002010-10-15T02:34:35.727-07:00Hi. I found you from Vintage Inspiration Friday. ...Hi. I found you from Vintage Inspiration Friday. I love your heart for the homeless woman. Some times they have an opportunity to go into housing, but refuse to because they can't take their pets. Perfectly understandable.<br /><br />Glad I found your blog. I'll be back.Susyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237605450221263831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2926212489650811145.post-35300289633491835772010-10-14T17:48:16.462-07:002010-10-14T17:48:16.462-07:00I also meant to add that I love American Idol for ...I also meant to add that I love American Idol for exactly the same reasons you seem to. Young undiscovered talent getting a shot at their dream. I always root for the underdog! AnnThe Boston Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16211110867604264641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2926212489650811145.post-45055697526772387162010-10-14T17:11:04.782-07:002010-10-14T17:11:04.782-07:00Sue, what a heartfelt story. This woman sounds li...Sue, what a heartfelt story. This woman sounds like she is very proud of herself, yet I don't think she would mind a helping hand from a good citizen. It makes me sad that she has lost both of her canine companions. Perhaps, if you engaged her in conversation and offered to help her find a rescue dog as a new companion she would be more open to accepting that type of help. Maybe even a gift card to the Bristol Farms store that she is near. You have a big heart. I look forward to hearing the next chapter. Your article for the paper was great. AnnThe Boston Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16211110867604264641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2926212489650811145.post-82459205704344420352010-10-14T13:46:37.410-07:002010-10-14T13:46:37.410-07:00Hi Sue! I can't help but feel a little anxiou...Hi Sue! I can't help but feel a little anxious about the woman. I think I would invite her for lunch or maybe Thanksgiving dinner...just something. Please don't wait too long..I worry she may disappear like her dogs did. Like Kate, I have adopted a child from my sons school for Christmas gifts. It has been such a reward for me in a time when there are so few! Bless You Sue! Rhondaafistfullofweeds*https://www.blogger.com/profile/15279877142511432091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2926212489650811145.post-29228284721361040002010-10-14T11:51:58.403-07:002010-10-14T11:51:58.403-07:00Your story is so sweet and sad. Reminds me of a w...Your story is so sweet and sad. Reminds me of a woman in Austin in the 50s and 60s that used to ride her bicycle everywhere. She was a tall, skinny woman and the sun took its toll on her skin over the years. We would see her all over town. I was ten or so when I first realized and we talked about her with our Mom. My Mom said that she sold magazine subscriptions but we were never approached. But I felt sad for her on the hottest and coldest of days.<br />I hope that you are able to make this gift to this woman. I have no idea how you can accomplish the gift giving, but my prayers are with you as you find the right moment. <br />God Bless You for your caring soul. <br />And I would love to hear "the rest of the story".<br />Jackie in TexasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2926212489650811145.post-87196894189919935292010-10-14T11:05:15.518-07:002010-10-14T11:05:15.518-07:00Your entire story is so touching. Sometimes we ar...Your entire story is so touching. Sometimes we are so busy running here and there that we don't stop and notice what is really important in life. It seems that becoming homeless is becoming more and more prevalent in our society, there but for the grace of God go I. I believe everything happens for a reason. The perfect timing for your kindness will most likely happen before you even realize it. How kind of you to take notice and attempt to do something for this individual. Our family has made and given blankets to families/individuals in need of just a little kindness. One never knows what kind of an impact doing this has on another life, however, one does feel the impact it has on their life. Blessings to you and your family, and thank you for your wonderful post and reminder about life.<br />JeanetteAnnie Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11301758542656241814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2926212489650811145.post-77717533501045832062010-10-14T10:38:34.468-07:002010-10-14T10:38:34.468-07:00That is so kind of you to want to help this woman....That is so kind of you to want to help this woman. You really have a very big heart for people and it shows. I wonder what this womans particular story is? I wonder where she came from and how she became homeless? These days homelessness can happen to just about anyone I suppose. I think that someday, you'll be able to help her out when the timing is right. I would be nervous too, to walk up to someone and hand them money. Sometimes, it just needs to be the right day and the right time. Sometimes people like her who have no one to talk to might appreciate someone striking up a kind friendly "small talk" conversation with them for starters. You'll know when the timing is right. <br /><br />Every Friday night at my church, Calvary Chapel Beachside in Huntington Beach, my family works in the soup kitchen feeding the homeless. I've seen how feeding the homeless makes my foster kids receive joy from giving. Our church turns our little cafe fellowship area into a big soup kitchen. Dozens of people from Calvary volunteer to prepare, cook, serve and clean up every Friday. We pass out flyers to all of the homeless people we can find and every Friday, we get a long, long line of people to feed. This is also where Charles and I work and eat on Thanksgiving. And at Christmas time we get to hand out warm clothes and blankets as well at the soup kitchen. It's been a blessing. Take care, Mary :O)Boogieboard Cottagenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2926212489650811145.post-17425205892814006972010-10-14T10:30:14.882-07:002010-10-14T10:30:14.882-07:00What a great story and yes I did read it to the en...What a great story and yes I did read it to the end. It really reminds me of a Lifetime movie that came on where the woman became homeless because her husband left her and she had not job, and how she turned into something positive. It does make you wonder what has happened to this woman. If you put the money in an envelope and just walk away she may not take it and then someone else will enjoy her gift. Can you maybe start talking to her first and build up a friendship and maybe find out more about her. As you do this maybe she'll feel more confident to take a gift from you, just a thought. Please keep us posted.Garden Antqs Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00815651077162635307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2926212489650811145.post-47740860930040311052010-10-14T09:38:35.063-07:002010-10-14T09:38:35.063-07:00So much of this story breaks my heart as this is a...So much of this story breaks my heart as this is a hurting world we live in. Sue you will know when the right time is. I adopt families every year from the local school by our home I have done this for the past seventeen years. The office ladies let me do it anoym so that it will not bother the family. It makes my heart feel so good inside. I know you will find a way to help this proud woman. You are a precious soul Sue and I am honored that you are my friend.<br /><br />Take care<br />KateKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11502868708047335534noreply@blogger.com