Sunday, Nov. 08, 2009

Do what you can for the homeless

Tonight when you are ready for bed, I wish you would take your blanket and go outside to try to go to sleep. Now imagine having to sleep on the ground with no shelter, no cover except for a few trees. Now imagine it begins to rain, the wind is now blowing, and it is much colder. You are also hungry because you had only one sandwich all day. You are so thirsty and could sure use a cup of coffee. As your child begins to huddle next to you or your husband who is very sick can hardly move, you wonder how long before daybreak and sunshine to warm you.

I don't think I could do this. Could you? I cannot relate. We have all these preparations for hurricanes and none for homeless people. These folks don't want to be in this situation, but with loss of jobs, no money, no family, they have no choice. Who would choose to be homeless? If everyone gave even $1 we could help these people with food and shelter. Ask your neighbors and friends and give it to the shelters here to help them. Remember one day it could be you. Please, let's help these people, don't ignore them. Thank you, and may God bless you and keep you.

The writer lives in Myrtle Beach.