Tampa's Homeless

This morning I was able to go and help my Church serve the homeless.
The get served a great warm meal every Sunday morning at my church, Hyde Park United Methodist.

I have to tell you that I was aware that there were homeless all over our country. But when actually meeting these individuals I was so amazed at the diversity. From young and old, to men and women, I cant beleive that there are so many amongst us.
People who came this morning might not even be homeless, there are also people who have a place to live but no FOOD.

Standing there helping serve I just wanted to cry. I am thankful to just being there and able to say hello to everyone of them and wish them well. I was so touched by some of the younger girls and guys and I wanted ask,how did you get here? I was remembering how many times this year I have felt sorry for myself and thought, but I still have a home and some food in my fridge.

Well, today I am greatful for what I have and the chance to meet some very nice people who just need our prayers and love.

What am I greatful for? Love! Love! Love!

PS as a reminder, it grateful, but it was alreay taken.

THE POWER OF FAMILY

This Sunday afternoon I am so thankful for family.
My brothers and my Mom. I know that I often write about the hardship
and realities of life, but today I felt like expressing my thanks to
the power of family.

I know in the world there are so many that are alone, lonely or suffering. They
have no one to turn to or talk to. I always wish they had someone to be there with them as I do. Even though I never wanna burden my family with all my problems. I
know they are there for me in spirit.

I hope you have someone and are not alone. Happy Sunday!

Wheres The Road?

Often there are days in the last couple years where I ask myself, wheres my faith?
I was a kid raised very religious and with lots of faith. I always knew that the faith gave me strength.

Wheres that strength thru faith right now? I never realized I was so fragile. I never knew I could lose my faith so easily. As I navigate days like this, I keep thinking that everything will be ok. Why is it that I cant stick to that thought.

As my faith is tested, I can only look to my young brother, I know I cant give up. I wanna see him graduate, go to college, have a family etc. I have to will myself to keep going/moving. I just cant give up.

I dont know what im greatful for, but I thank you for reading.
What are you greatful for today?

Better Days

Hello Friends,
AS I posted on Tanfat blog, I know things are changing dramatically
in the next few days. I wanted to say that so many in the world are suffering, there are some really great people out there who love you and are so supportive.

Stay close to your friends and be thankful for the love you recieve. See you soon.

Remember those in Haiti!

A HAITI REMINDER

With the world focused on the awful tragedy in Haiti today, I have thought that I
can stop feeling sorry for myslf and remember that the world has many people in need.

There are so many that are hungry, in pain, wronly accused, suffering and thus I am still lucky to be me and have many blessings. Today I am praying for the people in Haiti.

I am greatful for a giving world.
What are you greatful for?

Its Cold Outside

All I can say, is that I am thankful for having electricity. I know there are many
homeless, jobless and more. So, I can thankful for the fact that with friends I have been able to still have my home and electric.

Thanks to heat!

What are you thankful for?

2010 - Catherine the Great

Today I am so thankful for Catherine the Great.

Catherine has been a great friend to me over the last few years. She has been supportive and full of advice. I am thankful for her kindness and for checking in on me whenever she can.

I hope we all have a friend like Catherine. As 2010 goes forward, there will be some huge challenges for me and there may even be some terrible things that will be decided. I am not longer afraid of being homeless or not having utilities. I am simply going to try and take on TODAY and not dwell on tommorrow.

GREATFUL.

20109- LOOKING FOR FORWARD

2010- LOOKING FORWARD.

Well it is a new year and a time to look forward. I am trying to do that. During the 2 weeks of the holidays, I took time to try and realize that whatever is happening to me is going to happen and I dont have control over it. I took the 2 weeks and
decided that I need to stay in the moment.

My goal is that no matter what is happening or going to happen, it will.I need to stay in the moment and try and get back to being the person I am, used to be, wanna be.

What am I greatful for? The moment.