THERE ARE TIMES

Sometimes a person has needs that seem impossible to fulfill. 

Another person discloses that information to a third party

who finds a way to solve the situation. 

He needs permission from the person in need

before he can put his plan into action. 

The call is difficult because the one receiving

is in disbelief and shock.  He can hardly speak and

there is silence on the call.  Finally, goodbyes are said and

the promise that the one in need will get back in touch

as arrangements have to be made on his end

to make this all happen.  He calls later and accepts

the offer of help and then confesses that at

the end of the first call he put the phone down and began to cry. 

This of course affects the giver who also has to hold back tears

because he has been moved by this show of gratefulness. 

Thankfulness is exuded by all parties, each for their own reasons. 

The procedures take place and are completed

over several weeks and months.  Happiness is felt by everyone. 

The one in need feel whole and is happy

that people stepped up to help him. 

The professional and his assistant are thrilled that

they brought about this minor miracle and

the one who arranged it all and paid for

the hard expenses is beside himself in joy

for having had the opportunity to make this all happen. 

The outcome was good for all parties. 

In life we can do many things to lighten other’s loads. 

The question is will we take the time and interest. 

The rewards are great while the doing nothing hangs heavy. 

Not knowing is understandable, but we all know of something which

or someone who needs a helping hand. 

Joy arrives in many forms and it is up to us

to capture as much of it as we can. 

Stanski

December 15, 2021 ^