Monthly Archives: September 2010

Addiction Is Tough

I have a good friend that I’ve known for years who has been recently having a problem with  addiction and a separate but related illness.  One night he called me and reached out to me for help.  He tried kicking … Continue reading

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Random Kindness

I work in a church office in NH. A random woman comes into my office every other month or so.  She hands me 4 Market Basket gift cards for $25 each.  She wants me to give them to people who … Continue reading

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A Simple Call

My friend June is a person who lives much of her life in service of others.  When you see her, she always has a glowing smile and a kind word.  June is someone whom I have always admired.  Being that … Continue reading

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Helping a Friend

My friend needed a drink because he didn’t have one and he also didn’t have any money on him.  He asked me if  I’d buy him a drink, at first I was giving him a hard time because I’ve already … Continue reading

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A Desperate Phone Call

A friend of mine had her license suspended last year for reasons I won’t go into, as they aren’t important to the story.  She has an apartment in NH and works in the Lowell, MA area, so this caused the … Continue reading

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Mommy, I can’t sleep

My daughter is 9 years old and often complains that she can not fall asleep when it’s time for bed.  She often calls out “Mommy, I can’t sleep with all the things going on in my head.” Currently I am … Continue reading

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Northern Hospitality

I’m a South Carolina native who has recently made the move to New York.   Money has been a struggle but I’ve had generous people that have helped me along the way. Recently, I had a job interview and every … Continue reading

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Homeless Girl

A young homeless girl was begging at a traffic light yesterday.  She’s out on the street due to the death of her Mom and unable to keep up with various payments. She was in the process of getting some form … Continue reading

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Lost

My husband and I traveled to another town to meet up with a friend to go sailing. We knew we were close to the marina but could not seem to find it. We stopped at a Man’s home and explained … Continue reading

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The Blanket

Early last week, my daughter was having a rough morning – as typical for toddlers. A little too tired, about time for her nap. Her blanket was nowhere in sight. Now, as a somewhat frustrated Dad looking for a nap … Continue reading

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